Intellectual Property Professional-1

At GE Appliances a Haier company we come together to make good things for the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. were powered by creators thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that theres always a better believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore discover and build good things together.

The GE Appliances philosophy backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work invent create do business and serve our communities:we come togetherwe always look for a better way andwe create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey

Position

Location

How Youll Create Possibilities

• Work in a well-coordinated team of attorneys and technologists.
• Assess competitive position perform clearance (FTO) analysis for new product introductions and provide relevant conclusions and recommendations to technologists technology management and legal personnel located across the globe.
• Support creating and managing strategic and tactical IP assets for the appliances business by means of novelty searches
• Support developing patent and technology landscapes identifying white spaces technology roadmaps and Non- patent literature search to conduct technology landscape
• Support Haier businesses across globe to enhance patent claims patent interpretation portfolio enhancements
• Portfolio assessments and legal tracking
• Support validity and invalidity search as needed

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Experience

• Overall experience of 5-8 years within IP searching

• Must to have hands on experience performing

• 50 FTO searches in US CA EP and WO

• Novelty searches (100-200)

• Technology landscapes

• Must to have strong exposure in at least 2 of the below areas including

• IOT/Connected: Technology parts subsystems algorithms software

• Mechanical: subsystems mechanism structure

• Hydraulics suspensions dampers balancing system pumps

• Electrical/electronic: Controls UI different motors compressors components and circuits diagnostics sensor

• Experience in product domain & knowledge in mechanical/ automobile industry and adjacent to Appliances Technology will be an added advantage

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree from a leading institution in Mechanical / Electrical / Computer engineering or a related discipline

• Hands on experience on Derwent Innovation is preferred and open literature searches is a must

• Certified on patent analysis by leading global intellectual property training institutes such as WON/GO PRG will be an added advantage

• Knowledge in python/ R / macros in MS Excel and VB would be a valuable plus

Skills & Attributes

• Able to work independently and with team as needed with limited guidance and under tight timelines

• Demonstration of flexibility to accommodate changing business priorities

• Excellent analytical presentation verbal and written communication skills

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued connected and empowered to contribute while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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