IP Manager Inkjet Equipment & Software
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Job Summary
IP Manager Inkjet Equipment & Software
Department: Intellectual Property
Location: Mortsel or Cambridge with occasional travel between both sites
Reports to: Head of IP
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
As IP Manager you will play a key role in protecting managing and strategically leveraging Agfas intellectual property portfolio across industrial inkjet printing systems and workflow software. You will collaborate closely with R&D Product Management and Legal to safeguard Agfas innovations and ensure business decisions are supported by a robust and forwardlooking IP strategy.
This role combines patent drafting and prosecution with strategic portfolio management freedomtooperate analysis and handson support for product development. Working together with an Information Specialist (your partner in identifying analyzing and visualizing patent information and technological trends) you will help guide innovation and reinforce Agfas competitive position.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary IP contact for inkjet equipment and software.
- Identify inventions within the inkjet hardware and software teams.
- Draft highquality patent applications and manage global prosecution with external agents.
- Maintain strengthen and align the IP portfolio with Agfas business and technology strategy.
- Conduct portfolio reviews and recommend filing extension or pruning actions.
- Perform FTO assessments for new inkjet products and software releases.
- Advise R&D and management on IP risks infringement exposure and mitigation strategies.
- Provide clear and actionable recommendations to support go/nogo decisions.
- Contribute to IP strategy development for inkjet systems and embedded software.
- Evaluate competitor IP landscapes to identify risks and opportunities.
- Conduct oppositions and assist with litigation and invalidity actions.
- Support technology scouting M&A activities and partnership negotiations from an IP perspective.
- Support contract drafting by providing IP clauses (NDA development agreements licensing).
- Contribute to internal policies on trade secrets and knowhow protection.
- Assist in trademark design protection and copyright matters as needed.
Profile & Qualifications
What you bring
- A Masters degree in Engineering Physics Electronics Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Qualification as a European Patent Attorney or advanced progress toward this certification.
- Ideally at least five years of IP experience in a hightech machinery or softwaredriven environment.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical and legal topics clearly.
- Fluency in English both written and spoken.
- Integrity openmindedness respect and sincerity are part of your professional DNA.
- A natural team player who collaborates effectively across functions.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Dutch or additional languages.
- Experience with inkjet technology or workflow/production software.
- Experience in softwarerelated inventions (algorithms image processing workflow management).
- Familiarity with patent litigation oppositions and global prosecution strategies.
- Litigation Certificate for the Unified Patent Court
- Ability to work independently while engaging effectively with multiple R&D sites.
What We Offer
At Agfa you will hold a strategic and influential position at the core of our innovation ecosystem. You will collaborate with top engineers and software developers directly contributing to the protection and longterm value of our technological breakthroughs.
We offer opportunities for continuous learning and development in both technical and legal domains within a dynamic international environment spanning two major innovation hubs.
You will join a team of engaged supportive and knowledgeable colleagues who value cooperation and open communication. Together youll work in a culture where people help each other succeed and where crossfunctional teamwork is simply part of how we operate.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive supporting open ideasharing professional growth and genuine career advancement. We promote an inclusive culture with equal opportunities for all and we reward your contributions with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
With all this and more imagine what you can achieve at Agfa.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Project / Program Management
- Time Management
- Calibration
- Industrial Equipment
- Agriculture
- Asset Management
- Materials Handling
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Agfa develops and manufactures imaging systems and IT solutions for the printing industry and healthcare, as well as for specific industrial applications.
