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IP Counsel

extra holidays - fully flexible
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Work from: 
United Kingdom

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree in engineering or related fields, MSc/PhD preferred, patent attorney diploma advantageous, Strong understanding of international patent law, Strong communication skills in English; German preferred.

Key responsabilities:

  • Act as the point of contact for IP-related questions
  • Draft and prosecute patent applications, manage IP strategy
Optotune & NextLens logo
Optotune & NextLens Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components SME http://www.optotune.com/
201 - 500 Employees
About Optotune & NextLens
Optotune® develops and manufactures industry shaping active optical components that allow customers around the globe to innovate. Founded in 2008, we started out with our core technology of focus tunable lenses, which was inspired by the working principle of the human eye. Laser speckle reducers, 2D mirrors and tunable prisms are further additions to our product lines. Thanks to our deep understanding of optics and mechanics and a passion for technology, Optotune is your ideal partner when it comes to solving challenges where conventional optics fail.
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Job description

At Optotune, we're revolutionizing the world of optics with our innovative solutions.

We are currently looking for an experienced IP Counsel to join our team and drive the future of optical technology.


Tasks
  • Being the company’s point of contact for all IP-related questions
  • Support inventors to draft invention disclosures
  • Draft patent applications and/or outsource patent application drafting to outside counsel
  • Prosecution of patent applications with outside counsel
  • Communicate between Inventors/Management/Outside counsel
  • Draft opinions for search reports/office actions
  • Draft third-party opinions
  • Perform prior art search/FTO search
  • Maintenance and development of internal IP database
  • Continuous development and execution of an efficient IP strategy
  • Surveillance and Management of IP -cost and -budget
  • Optimize patent portfolio in view of product landscape
  • Manage surveillance of the patent landscape (IP alerts)
  • In cooperation with internal and external stakeholders support and execute IP litigation cases
  • Support IP licensing negotiations

    • Requirements
  • Degree in engineering science (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics) or related fields (preferably MSc/PhD),
  • Diploma as patent attorney is advantageous
  • Quick understanding of technological matters, in particular mechanics and optics
  • Professional and profund understanding and experience in international patent law
  • Strong communication skills in English, German preferred
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving tasks, to withstand pressure and high expectations
  • Ability to work independently
  • Structured and organized personality, with confident appearance 

    • Benefits
  • Annual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Home office
  • Regular events: Ski day, Bike2Work, Friday beer, Optorocket, Float to work & more
  • Great place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free, various activities during the year) and Optogym
  • Vacation: 5 weeks vacation + 2 compensation days
  • Pension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond the statutory requirements
  • Sick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness
  • Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return policy
  • REKA checks/ free parking space (e-car station as well)
  • Further education: Optoacademy
  • Work anniversaries: financial compensation for years of employment and paid time off (according to the number of years of employment)
  • Referral program (from 500 up to 3000 CHF)
  • Birthday vouchers, employee discounts
  • Flu vaccine
    • We are a dynamic and motivated team. We live an open culture in which your work will be crucial to the success of the company. You will work with extraordinary colleagues, all striving for one common goal: to create an outstanding company.

    So if you are looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment and you are determined to use your extraordinary skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market, then we would be pleased to get to know you. Only CV in English is needed.

    Please note that we DO NOT engage with personal agencies for this position.
     

    Required profile

    Experience

    Industry :
    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
    Spoken language(s):
    English
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Hard Skills

    Patent EnforcementInformation Disclosure StatementPatent DraftingInternet StrategyIntellectual Property LicensingMechanicsPatent ProsecutionOpticsPrior Art

    Other Skills

    • Adaptability
    • Communication
    • Organizational Skills
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