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Intellectual Property Counsel (f/m/d)

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Siemens

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
    Engineering
  • Erlangen

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Master's in Electrical Engineering, Informatics, or Physics, be a qualified Patent Attorney, and have experience in electrical engineering. Fluent German; English proficiency is a plus.
  • You will collaborate with R&D, manage patent portfolios, conduct IP due diligence, draft applications, provide training, leverage IP assets, and engage in inter partes proceedings as needed.

Requirements

  • Education - Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Informatics, Physics or similar educational qualification
  • Experience & Skills - You are qualified as a European, and/or German Patent Attorney and have long term technical experience in electrical engineering and technical informatics.
  • Languages - Fluent in German. Proficiency in English is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with R&D and product teams to safeguard innovations and support business in achieving its strategical goals
  • Lead patent portfolios and conduct IP due diligence (FTOs)
  • Draft and prosecute patent applications
  • Provide IP training to various stakeholders
  • Exploit and leverage the IP portfolio to secure business market position
  • Engage in inter partes proceedings as necessary

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work with a hybrid format of 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard.

What kind of educational background is required for this role?

A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Informatics, Physics, or a similar educational qualification is required.

Is experience as a Patent Attorney necessary for this position?

Yes, candidates must be qualified as a European and/or German Patent Attorney with long-term technical experience in electrical engineering and technical informatics.

What languages do I need to be fluent in for this role?

Fluency in German is required, and proficiency in English is a plus.

How many annual leave days do employees receive?

Employees receive 30 leave days annually.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are development opportunities available for both personal and professional growth.

What kind of benefits do you offer?

We offer a broad range of wellbeing offerings, appealing Siemens pension benefits, attractive job ticket offers, and location-dependent childcare services, among other benefits.

How does the company support work-life balance?

The company offers various flexible working models that allow time off for personal and family needs, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Does Siemens consider applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Siemens is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, providing preference in the case of equal qualifications.

What is the main focus of the Intellectual Property Counsel role?

The main focus is to collaborate with R&D and product teams to safeguard innovations, manage patent portfolios, conduct IP due diligence, and leverage the IP portfolio to secure market position.

Technology to transform the everyday.

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1847
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Siemens is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72.0 billion and net income of €4.4 billion. As of September 30, 2022, the company had around 311,000 employees worldwide.