• Collaborate with engineering and other business organizations to understand priorities and address challenges.
• Work closely with inventors, patent committee members, and external counsel.
• Assist inventors in preparing IP proposals.
• Evaluate patent proposals for strategic filing.
• Review patent application drafts and responses from outside counsel.
• Conduct prior art searches and review prior art search results.
• Independently work with inventors to develop ideas for patents.
• Lead patent harvest sessions with engineering teams.
• Contribute to patent strategies.
• Contribute to managing the budget, patent incentive programs, and internal IP database.

Skills: Patent Strategy, IP Management, Team Collaboration, Prior Art Research, Patent Review, Inventor Support, Budget Oversight, Portfolio Evaluation

• Manage the timely execution of intellectual property projects while upholding the highest quality standards.
• Lead and supervise a team of patent professionals to ensure effective project management and delivery.
• Oversee the drafting and prosecution of United States patent applications across various technology domains.
• Review patent specifications and claims to maintain legal precision and technical clarity.
• Evaluate novelty and patentability search reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and strategic value.
• Coordinate workflow among team members to meet client deadlines and operational targets.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to patent professionals on procedural and substantive matters.
• Communicate proactively with clients to address questions, provide updates, and clarify project requirements.
• Monitor project performance and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure all client deliverables meet professional, technical, and legal standards of excellence.

Skills: Project Management, Team Leadership, Patent Prosecution, Patent Review, Patentability Analysis, Workflow Coordination, Client Communication, Process Improvement

• Ensure all intellectual property activities are executed efficiently and in full compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory deadlines.
• Protect and manage innovations generated across the organization, including those from R&D, Commercial, and other functional teams.
• Provide tailored IP guidance to internal stakeholders in R&D, Medical Affairs, Innovation, and Marketing.
• Deliver commercially focused advice that promotes innovation and maximizes the value of intellectual property assets.
• Maintain consistent communication with senior management, offering regular updates on portfolio status and key IP developments.
• Monitor changes in intellectual property laws and regulations to assess their potential impact on business operations.
• Analyze competitor patent activities to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Advise on the use of third-party technologies and evaluate potential partnership or licensing opportunities.
• Oversee and manage external counsel in both prosecution and contentious IP matters to ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Align all IP strategies with broader organizational goals to strengthen innovation and market competitiveness.

Skills: IP Compliance, Innovation Management, Stakeholder Guidance, Commercial IP Strategy, Executive Communication, Legal Monitoring, Competitor Analysis, External Counsel Oversight

• Support the Group’s Global Headquarters in managing all intellectual property matters across regions.
• Develop and execute an integrated IP strategy to strengthen the Group’s innovation and competitive position.
• Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IP operations through continuous process improvement.
• Establish and implement IP governance frameworks to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.
• Oversee patent portfolio management, including prosecution, maintenance, and infringement analysis.
• Coordinate the Group’s IP activities across subsidiaries to maintain a unified global approach.
• Manage internal IP staff and external patent law firms to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Handle third-party IP disputes and provide strategic direction for resolution.
• Support mergers and acquisitions by conducting IP due diligence and advising on related risks and opportunities.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to communicate IP strategies and propose innovative, business-oriented IP solutions.

Skills: Global IP Management, IP Strategy, Process Improvement, IP Governance, Portfolio Oversight, Cross-Regional Coordination, Team Leadership, IP Dispute Resolution

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the global business landscape to align security initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into program and project roadmaps.
• Interpret customer vision and business priorities while balancing security requirements to enable effective intellectual property protection.
• Lead the design and execution of IP risk assessments across physical security, processes, and product development areas.
• Identify potential vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies that safeguard confidential and proprietary information.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on risk assessment outcomes, including actionable mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with external clients and internal security teams to ensure consistent implementation of IP protection strategies.
• Provide subject matter expertise throughout the planning, execution, and maintenance phases of IP security programs.
• Manage a global team of professionals to ensure alignment with the organization’s IP protection strategy and culture.
• Act as a responsible representative of Global Security, promoting integrity, vigilance, and operational excellence across all IP protection domains.

Skills: Business Alignment, Security Integration, IP Protection, Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Mitigation, Reporting & Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Global Team Leadership

• Define and implement the intellectual property strategy for lab products, advanced therapies, and computer-implemented technologies in collaboration with technical experts.
• Evaluate inventions to determine their potential for generating new and valuable IP assets.
• Conduct comprehensive freedom-to-operate analyses to assess risks and ensure market access.
• Oversee in-licensing and out-licensing activities, including IP-related contract reviews such as CDAs, MTAs, and co-development agreements.
• Manage intellectual property litigation, including oppositions, nullity proceedings, and post-grant reviews.
• Monitor third-party patent filings and publications to identify competitive and strategic opportunities.
• Support business development teams in assessing the IP strength and potential of new technologies and M&A projects.
• Coordinate and lead core-technology IP committees through Sartorius’ internal IP management system.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on IP processes to teams across product development, corporate research, and business units.
• Facilitate internal training programs to enhance awareness and effective implementation of Sartorius’ IP workflows.

Skills: IP Strategy, Invention Evaluation, Freedom-to-Operate, Licensing Management, IP Litigation, Competitive Intelligence, Business Development Support, IP Training

• Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with best practices for rights and reproductions, including both inbound and outbound rights.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive rights management plan covering renewals for licensed images, videos, and other creative assets.
• Oversee rights management across permanent and traveling exhibitions, publications, digital media, live events, and public installations.
• Process and respond to external licensing requests for materials from the Museum’s collections and archives.
• Track and document all licensing activities through the contract management system in coordination with the Accounting department.
• Manage the registration and renewal of institutional trademarks and wordmarks that define the Museum’s visual and brand identity.
• Oversee copyright applications and renewals for audio, video, and written materials, including manuscripts, oral histories, and films.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of credit lines in all exhibits, publications, and productions to uphold professional standards.
• Provide expert guidance on copyright, licensing, and intellectual property matters to Museum staff and external stakeholders.
• Negotiate with rights holders to secure permissions for the use of creative works in Museum projects and public-facing materials.

Skills: Rights Management, Licensing Operations, IP Compliance, Trademark Administration, Copyright Oversight, Contract Coordination, Stakeholder Guidance, Permissions Negotiation

• Advise on the strategic development and long-term management of the company’s patent portfolio.
• Guide senior management on the business impact of current and emerging intellectual property developments.
• Monitor and analyze competitors’ patent activities to identify trends and formulate strategic recommendations.
• Develop and implement internal guidelines, procedures, and tools to optimize IP management.
• Regularly review and maintain the LPKF patent portfolio to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Identify new patentable inventions and assess their commercial potential.
• Support research and development projects by conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate searches.
• Advise inventors and project teams on patent filing strategies and examination processes.
• Coordinate with external patent attorneys and clarify legal arguments in response to office actions.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate license agreements and non-disclosure agreements with technology and business partners.
• Manage both in-licensing and out-licensing activities to maximize value from intellectual property assets.
• Provide IP coaching and training to internal teams to enhance awareness and innovation culture across the organization.

Skills: Patent Portfolio Management, IP Strategy, Competitor Analysis, IP Process Optimization, Invention Evaluation, Patent Search, External Counsel Coordination, IP Training

• Lead the end-to-end process for invention submission, evaluation, maintenance, and reporting across the areas of Electrical Systems, Electrification, Batteries, and Control Systems.
• Oversee Invention Review Boards (IRBs) to ensure timely and effective evaluation of submissions, securing protection for key innovations that align with strategic priorities and budget objectives.
• Manage the global patent maintenance review process to maintain consistency between IRB decisions and corporate strategic and financial goals.
• Develop intellectual property maps connected to funded projects and future technology roadmaps, collaborating with innovation managers to conduct IP technology screenings for ongoing and upcoming initiatives.
• Align and enhance IP strategy processes in coordination with innovation and technology organizations by identifying portfolio strengths, addressing gaps, and delivering competitive intelligence insights to leadership.
• Conduct IP mining sessions to uncover and protect new technologies and inventions through active engagement with product development, advanced innovation, and research programs.
• Contribute to the creation of Technology Insertion Plans that define clear commercialization pathways for novel technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize intellectual property processes, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the legal team on IP protection, portfolio management, and enforcement activities.
• Support recognition programs such as the Innovation and Corporate Awards to promote and celebrate excellence in intellectual property achievements.

Skills: Invention Management, IRB Oversight, Patent Maintenance, IP Mapping, Strategy Alignment, Competitive Intelligence, Process Improvement, Innovation Recognition

• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to strengthen brand protection and enforcement across all business areas.
• Identify innovative solutions and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of brand protection initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a unified and impactful brand protection framework aligned with corporate priorities.
• Detect, investigate, and respond to cases of trademark infringement and counterfeiting across online and offline channels.
• Lead enforcement actions against unauthorized sellers across product categories, marketplaces, and digital platforms.
• Coordinate with legal and sales operations teams to enforce compliance and contractual obligations with authorized partners.
• Work with external counsel, investigators, and law enforcement agencies to execute raids and seizures of counterfeit goods.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with IP enforcement vendors and major e-commerce platforms to expand enforcement capabilities.
• Advance intelligence-led investigations to identify and dismantle networks involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit products.
• Support anti-counterfeiting innovation through product, packaging, and security labeling enhancements.
• Develop and deliver training programs for law enforcement and customs officials on counterfeit detection and IP enforcement.
• Maintain and update trademark registrations and recordations with customs authorities to ensure continuous protection.
• Leverage data analytics and case management tools to perform link analyses and generate actionable enforcement insights.
• Provide litigation and evidentiary support for ongoing brand protection and IP enforcement actions.
• Supervise and mentor team members, manage the brand protection budget, and present regular reports on enforcement performance and emerging global threats.

Skills: Brand Protection, Enforcement Strategy, Anti-Counterfeiting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Legal Coordination, Investigations Management, Data Analytics, Team Leadership

• Customer and business-oriented mindset and a positive can-do attitude.
• Experience or ability in communicating IPR into "business language".
• Demonstrated success working with customers (or as an IPR services customer).
• Experience in working with IPR and related processes and tools.
• Ability to advise and support internal and external stakeholders in IPR-related matters.
• Ability and willingness to give Greip®/IPR-related training for different focus groups.
• An eye for gathering feedback from customers and transferring it into input for product development.
• Knowledge, understanding, and interest in project management and related tools and processes.
• Proficiency in common office applications, such as the Office suite.
• Digital training and collaboration platform experience.
• High level of organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to get things done on time.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, a high level of initiative, a proactive and positive attitude, as well as a passion for continuous improvement.
• Previous international experience.

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience

• Experience in IP/Library Design/Support/Application Engineering (standard cells, memories, I/O’s, DDR/Serdes/PCIe, etc).
• Experience in analog/mixed signal designs and/or DDRX PHYs/SerDes.
• Good understanding of IP design, ASIC Design Flow, and integration-related issues.
• Proficient in writing scripts for automation.
• Experience in managing remote teams.
• Strong grasp of IP hierarchy, interface protocols, and configuration management within complex SoC environments.
• Knowledge of UVM/OVM verification frameworks and regression setup for IP and subsystem testing.
• Experience with tools like Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Innovus, Mentor Calibre, and automation using Python, Perl, or TCL.
• Understanding of PCIe Gen5/6, LPDDR5, HBM, and Ethernet PHY integration challenges and compliance requirements.
• Skilled in guiding design engineers and cross-site teams through complex design and debug phases with clarity and structure.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to diagnose integration, timing, and functional issues through data-driven analysis.
• Experience in balancing multiple project deliverables while ensuring on-time IP release and quality standards.
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Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10 years of Experience

• Working experience, preferably in the medical device industry as an IP engineer/IP portfolio manager
• Familiarity with IP administration and search tools
• Excellent skills in understandably presenting complex technical-legal issues.
• Experience conducting targeted FTO searches and risk assessments to support new product introductions and global market expansion.
• Ability to organize internal training sessions for scientists, engineers, and executives to raise awareness of IP value and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of innovation trends, design rights, and patenting strategies specific to the medtech and life sciences industries.
• Skilled in using professional IP tools such as PatBase, Questel Orbit, or Derwent for searches, analytics, and portfolio mapping.
• Awareness of standards-related IP management and licensing issues relevant to connected medical devices and digital health.
• Familiarity with jurisdictional differences in patent procedures (EPO, USPTO, CNIPA) and translation challenges in medical terminology.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and persuasive skills in English and preferably Dutch.
• Pragmatic and appreciative attitude as a basis for cooperation with internal and external clients.

Qualifications: BS in Biotechnology with 7 years of Experience

• Equivalent experience in a corporate law department.
• Management or supervising experience.
• Experience in creating and negotiating commercial contracts (NDAs, Master License Agreements), protecting Intellectual Property Rights.
• Knowledge or experience managing intellectual property assets, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• In-depth knowledge of the procurement processes at insurance companies or financial institutions.
• Solid understanding of contract language and well-developed writing and editing skills.
• Ability to frame legal issues in the context of commercial situations.
• Experience developing internal policies for contract approval workflows, data protection, and IP ownership across business units.
• Understanding of how IP ownership, licensing, and transfer terms impact corporate transactions and joint ventures.
• Familiarity with contract management and e-signature platforms such as Ironclad, DocuSign, or ContractWorks.
• Excellent negotiation skills, including good listening and communication skills.
• Sales and business acumen.
• Highly organized and skilled at project management.

Qualifications: BA in Legal Studies with 9 years of Experience

• Registered Patent Agent with USPTO and/or IP Law experience.
• Experience working with intellectual property matters in either a law firm, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, USPTO, or academic healthcare sector.
• Advanced proficiency using MS Excel.
• Adeptness for working with IP management databases.
• Demonstrated documentation skills and attention to detail, and time/deadlines.
• Proven ability to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and concisely.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively multitask/manage a large portfolio of IP assets with competing priorities.
• Ability to understand and evaluate early-stage science.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage long-term relationships with business partners and faculty-inventors and make strategic connections to facilitate technology transfer opportunities.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in MS Excel, and the ability to seamlessly use IP Management software.
• Demonstrated success in improving operating efficiencies to solve problems.

Qualifications: BS in Chemistry with 4 years of Experience

• Relevant experience, preferably as in-house counsel in a multinational, with experience in handling litigation matters and external investigations.
• Successfully managed complex IP and commercial litigation cases across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with external counsel to ensure optimal legal and business outcomes.
• Experience overseeing compliance with IP, export control, and corporate governance frameworks, ensuring all business units operated within international legal standards.
• Experience as the primary liaison for external investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement actions, maintaining transparency and protecting organizational integrity.
• Deep understanding of how IP intersects with corporate, contract, and competition law within global business operations.
• Knowledge of court procedures, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution methods for handling complex legal disputes efficiently.
• Familiarity with disclosure, compliance, and documentation standards in regulated industries and multinational environments.
• Proficient in using e-discovery, IP docketing, and legal matter management platforms to enhance process efficiency and traceability.
• Understanding of cross-border enforcement of judgments and international contract law principles, especially in IP-heavy industries.
• Excellent sense of communication and relationship within the team and with external partners.
• Independent, open-minded, autonomous, trustworthy, hard worker, and respectful to internal and external team partners and members.
• Strong organizational skills and good at resolving situations with strong negotiation skills.
• Reactive, action, and service-oriented with attention to detail, strong analytic skills, good writing skills, and an excellent sense of reporting within tight deadlines.

Qualifications: BA in International Relations with 12 years of Experience

• IP or industry-specific legal experience, in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Patent Prosecution experience at a large law firm or in-house corporation.
• Experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• Experience in corporate legal operations or operations with a large law firm.
• Experience in defining and supporting business processes and programs using data and metrics to determine improvements and conduct root cause analysis.
• Experience in developing clear and detailed process maps and writing business requirements.
• Basic knowledge of principles and concepts involved in supporting systematic business processes and operations.
• Ability to analytically process data using Excel, Tableau, QlikView, or similar data visualization tools.
• Advanced experience using MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Awareness of data privacy, confidentiality, and document retention protocols for legal records and IP databases.
• Independent thinker with proven interpersonal skills and ability to work with autonomy.
• Demonstrate initiative and a sense of personal accountability, but remain a team player and enjoy contributing to a collaborative environment.

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 6 years of Experience

• Experience in patent prosecution in an international business and R&D environment
• Hold Patent Attorney (EPO, FI) qualification.
• Experience in patenting computer-implemented methodologies or SW technologies, computer security, IoT, AI, and/or machine learning.
• Experience in defining and implementing IP strategies for software-driven innovations, including AI algorithms, IoT systems, and data security solutions.
• Experience managing complex patent portfolios across EPO, USPTO, and APAC jurisdictions, ensuring consistent quality and strategic alignment.
• Expert understanding of patentability standards for algorithms, AI systems, and machine learning processes under EPO and USPTO practice.
• Familiar with the interface between data privacy (GDPR) and intellectual property protection for AI-driven and IoT technologies.
• Informed on the evolving legal frameworks surrounding digital twins, neural networks, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledgeable in managing multi-jurisdictional filings, leveraging PCT and regional prosecution strategies efficiently.
• Understanding of how to align patent creation with agile software development cycles and innovation sprints.
• Excellent presentation skills, both orally and in writing, in English.
• A responsible and proactive team player who can take the initiative and explain complex issues clearly.
• Able to motivate and inspire people with strong communication and networking skills.

Qualifications: BS in Paralegal Studies with 10 years of Experience

• Experience as an intellectual property manager, intellectual property paralegal, or similar legal role in a law firm or corporate legal department, with experience in corporate legal department.
• Genuine personal interest in the cycling industry, with knowledge of the industry.
• Substantial knowledge of trademark rules and procedure, with some knowledge of patent rules and procedure.
• Experience working with and managing a trademark portfolio.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing IP clauses in distribution, sponsorship, and co-branding agreements to safeguard brand assets.
• Ability to manage trademark searches, filings, and renewals across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring strategic coverage and budget efficiency.
• Familiarity with protecting product designs, creative works, and packaging under design and copyright regimes.
• Experience with docketing and IP management systems such as Anaqua, IPfolio, or WebTMS for portfolio tracking and workflow automation.
• Exceptional judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to develop and implement practical solutions to novel problems.
• Ability and willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with proven ability to work effectively on and appropriately prioritize a variety of simultaneously active matters.
• Confident to build credibility quickly with stakeholders within various teams.

Qualifications: BA in Pre-Law with 5 years of Experience

• Experience with surgical instruments and/or surgical robotics.
• Experience managing the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and the conduction of patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, as well as patent claim analyses (preferably Patent Agent/Patent Attorney registration).
• Understanding of the US and European patent office filing and prosecution procedures.
• Ability to develop strategic plans necessary to provide a strong IP position for Distalmotion's products and clearly articulate those plans to senior management.
• Deep understanding of robotic actuation, control systems, haptics, imaging integration, and related medtech innovations.
• Expertise in protecting software, AI-based algorithms, and hardware integration within complex medical device ecosystems.
• Familiarity with MDR, FDA 510(k), and CE marking pathways, and how IP strategy supports product differentiation and compliance.
• Skilled in mapping competitor IP activity to guide innovation focus and mitigate infringement risk.
• Knowledge of regional filing strategies, PCT practices, and cost management across jurisdictions in North America, Europe, and APAC.
• Strong advocacy skills in connection with patent prosecution.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and effectively manage priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Highly effective analytical and problem-solving skills, including excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and must be fluent in written and spoken English.

Qualifications: BS in Forensic Science with 11 years of Experience