Job Summary: 

• Oversee the management and development of the company’s patent portfolio.
• Monitor office actions, renewals, and related deadlines to ensure timely responses and compliance.
• Coordinate with inventors, internal stakeholders, and external counsel on patent prosecution matters.
• Prepare and issue annual renewal instructions to inventors and third-party service providers.
• Conduct and submit patent prior art searches to support ongoing and new filings.
• Provide strategic advice on new patent applications, including cost management and filing strategy.
• Assist in evaluating invention disclosures to determine patentability and business relevance.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing portfolio status and key metrics.
• Support or lead negotiations involving the in-licensing and out-licensing of intellectual property.
• Ensure that all patent-related activities align with organizational goals and legal best practices.

Skills on Resume: 

• Patent Portfolio Management (Hard Skills)
• IP Compliance Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Prior Art Searching (Hard Skills)
• Strategic Advising (Soft Skills)
• Invention Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Negotiation Support (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Propose and implement strategies to strengthen the company’s intellectual property portfolio and competitive position.
• Actively identify, collect, and evaluate new inventions, leading IP review boards to guide patenting decisions.
• Manage global patent and trademark portfolios, ensuring alignment with business strategy and budget priorities.
• Collaborate with external counsel to prepare, file, and prosecute patent and trademark applications.
• Conduct patentability and state-of-the-art searches to support innovation and new product development.
• Partner with commercial and legal teams to assess IP risks, including freedom-to-operate analyses for existing and upcoming products.
• Monitor market trends and competitor patent activities to provide strategic insights for business planning.
• Maintain and share IP intelligence to support informed decision-making across departments.
• Advise senior management on licensing, collaborations, and transactions involving intellectual property.
• Provide updates on emerging IP laws, regulations, and policies that may impact the company’s operations.

Skills on Resume: 

• IP Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Invention Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Portfolio Management (Hard Skills)
• Patent Prosecution (Hard Skills)
• Patentability Research (Hard Skills)
• Risk Assessment (Soft Skills)
• Market Intelligence (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Department Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Collaborate with global business units to develop and protect new intellectual property assets.
• Conduct clearance searches to evaluate potential conflicts, risks, and opportunities.
• Work with external legal counsel to draft, file, and prosecute applications for new IP assets.
• Oversee IP renewals and maintenance activities through the CPA Global system.
• Execute IP-related documents on behalf of the organization’s IP holding entities.
• Manage and maintain comprehensive IP databases, including the use of the Foundation IP system.
• Monitor online platforms and IP databases to detect potential infringements and unauthorized use.
• Coordinate and manage defense actions against potential IP violations.
• Partner with the Intellectual Property Review Committee to assess and optimize the organization’s IP portfolio.
• Prepare and present annual reports on IP activities and portfolio performance to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee the IP cost center by reviewing, approving, and processing invoices through the accounts payable system.

Skills on Resume: 

• IP Development (Hard Skills)
• Clearance Searching (Hard Skills)
• Application Prosecution (Hard Skills)
• IP Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Document Execution (Hard Skills)
• Database Management (Hard Skills)
• Infringement Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Defense Coordination (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Organize and lead patent council meetings with technical stakeholders and other intellectual property managers.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to identify inventions suitable for patent protection.
• Draft patent applications and clearance letters to support innovation and product development initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external law firms providing outsourced patent services.
• Maintain the company’s patent database and review publications to ensure timely filings before public disclosure.
• Oversee IP security measures and provide consultancy to ensure full compliance with ASM’s global IP policies.
• Design and deliver IP training programs while conducting audits to verify policy implementation across teams.
• Represent U.S. process and engineering functions in global first-filing reviews and international IP meetings.
• Assess ASM’s intellectual property position relative to competitors to guide strategic and licensing decisions.
• Support and manage legal actions, responses, and negotiations involving the company’s intellectual property rights.

Skills on Resume: 

• Patent Council Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Invention Identification (Hard Skills)
• Patent Drafting (Hard Skills)
• Law Firm Management (Soft Skills)
• IP Compliance (Hard Skills)
• IP Training (Soft Skills)
• Competitive Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Legal Negotiation (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Collaborate with business leaders to design and execute a comprehensive intellectual property strategy aligned with market trends and competitive priorities.
• Develop a thorough understanding of internal capabilities and the external IP landscape to guide strategic decision-making.
• Lead a team of IP professionals to create and sustain a robust, business-focused IP portfolio.
• Drive the identification, acquisition, and protection of the company’s intellectual property assets, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, designs, and copyrights.
• Oversee the governance and protection of domain names, database rights, and other digital IP assets to ensure full coverage.
• Align all IP initiatives with the organization’s long-term innovation goals and commercial strategies.
• Maximize the business value and competitive advantage of intellectual property through strategic exploitation and portfolio optimization.
• Identify and develop opportunities for monetization, licensing, and strategic partnerships based on IP assets.
• Provide expert guidance to business units on IP-related risks, including infringement exposure and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Coordinate and conduct IP due diligence to support transactions, collaborations, and broader strategic initiatives.

Skills on Resume: 

• IP Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Strategic Decision-Making (Soft Skills)
• Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
• IP Asset Protection (Hard Skills)
• Digital IP Governance (Hard Skills)
• Innovation Alignment (Soft Skills)
• Portfolio Optimization (Hard Skills)
• IP Due Diligence (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Review and draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company’s rights and ensure full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Analyze legal documents and sales contracts to identify potential risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure business activities align with legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on contractual matters across various business functions.
• Participate in contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and mitigate exposure to legal liabilities.
• Coordinate and manage external counsel engaged for specialized legal projects or litigation matters.
• Oversee the progress and quality of advice provided by outside legal experts.
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of board resolutions and other corporate governance documents.
• Clarify legal terminology and contract language to ensure a clear understanding across all teams.
• Promote a culture of legal awareness and compliance throughout the organization.

Skills on Resume: 

• Contract Drafting (Hard Skills)
• Risk Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Legal Advising (Soft Skills)
• Negotiation Support (Soft Skills)
• External Counsel Management (Soft Skills)
• Corporate Governance (Hard Skills)
• Legal Awareness Promotion (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Perform landscape, patentability, and freedom-to-operate analyses, as well as technology assessments and IP due diligence.
• Lead the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of high-quality patent applications strategically aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with scientists to capture innovations and review and analyze invention disclosures and proposed publications.
• Develop a deep understanding of patent portfolios to support worldwide prosecution efforts and contribute to the company’s global IP strategy.
• Provide hands-on direction and input to outside counsel by reviewing and revising a wide range of work products, including patent applications and office action responses.
• Work with the Director of IP to implement and administer intellectual property policies and best practices.
• Support intellectual property-related transactional work and collaborations.
• Maintain strong expertise and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Stay informed on developments and changes in patent and other intellectual property laws.
• Exercise independent judgment over assigned IP matters and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Skills on Resume: 

• Patent Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Application Prosecution (Hard Skills)
• Invention Review (Hard Skills)
• Portfolio Management (Hard Skills)
• Outside Counsel Oversight (Soft Skills)
• IP Policy Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Transactional Support (Soft Skills)
• Legal Expertise (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop IP strategies to establish a commercially relevant position in key growth areas within Life Sciences.
• Conduct patent watches and IP landscape analyses to provide insights into technology developments, support strategic decision-making, optimize patent portfolios, identify white space opportunities, and monitor competitive activity.
• Implement robust and efficient processes to ensure timely and sound IP decisions related to invention disclosures, global filings, annuities, and terminations.
• Establish and manage IP steering committees to facilitate collaborative decision-making with the legal team and external counsel.
• Maintain up-to-date procedures and geo-strategies to support effective and consistent decision-making.
• Prepare annual budgets and track financial metrics associated with IP management.
• Design and deliver training programs for teams involved in the Life Sciences IP strategy, including R&D, application engineering, sales, and marketing.
• Collaborate with R&D managers to develop IP strategies for emerging technology platforms.
• Act as a strategic partner supporting Life Sciences’ expansion into new markets and M&A initiatives.
• Develop and continuously update IP performance metrics across the Life Sciences division.
• Organize and manage IP data to ensure efficient knowledge sharing across Life Sciences teams.

Skills on Resume: 

• IP Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
• Patent Landscape Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Process Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Committee Management (Soft Skills)
• Budget Management (Hard Skills)
• IP Training (Soft Skills)
• Strategic Partnership (Soft Skills)
• Data Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Educate staff at both corporate and plant levels on intellectual property concerns and best practices.
• Propose effective solutions to complex intellectual property challenges related to trade secrets, patentability, freedom to operate, and defensibility across all business segments.
• Provide excellent client service by responding promptly and substantively to all IP-related inquiries.
• Educate scientists, engineers, and business teams on intellectual property challenges and considerations.
• Review contracts thoroughly and provide advice on licensing matters to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Conduct complex rights-related research for client departments to clarify deal points and rights information.
• Review client and internal communications in detail to determine the scope and urgency of all requests.
• Manage the disclosure and submission process by coordinating with internal and external counsel, attorneys, and inventors to ensure the creation of high-quality IP assets efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Monitor and stay informed of industry trends to ensure up-to-date IP practices.
• Distribute agreements, rights summaries, and other internal documents promptly to the Global Head of Intellectual Property in Switzerland.
• Collaborate closely with other members of Omya’s global Intellectual Property team to ensure consistency and alignment of IP operations.
• Communicate and update the IP strategy for each business segment and region.
• Support the drafting and creation of contracts such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Joint Development Agreements (JDAs).

Skills on Resume: 

• IP Education (Soft Skills)
• Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
• Client Service (Soft Skills)
• Licensing Review (Hard Skills)
• Rights Research (Hard Skills)
• Disclosure Management (Hard Skills)
• Trend Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Collaborate and facilitate two-way communication between security operations and business areas to align on roadmaps, strategies, and mutual requirements.
• Bridge security objectives and commitments with business priorities to ensure alignment toward shared goals and outcomes.
• Lead and mentor the BISO and Data Protection Community to establish accountability and ownership across business functions within the security roadmap.
• Partner to design, promote, and deliver organization-wide security campaigns, awareness programs, and cultural initiatives, while evaluating the impact of security engagement across the organization.
• Define and develop roles and responsibilities for security operations, BISOs, and the Data Protection Community.
• Develop supporting processes and automation strategies to enable efficient and consistent security operations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to deliver educational sessions and share insights on specialized security topics.
• Create initiatives to expand knowledge and engagement within the Data Security Community.
• Coordinate the collection, analysis, and interpretation of key metrics related to security performance, issues, and process improvements.
• Partner to design and maintain business-facing dashboards that reflect security strategies and operational performance.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to the Data Protection Community and BISOs, driving best practices and innovation in data security.
• Lead the development of standardized guidance and objectives for records management, access control, unstructured data management, and vendor or contractor data access models.
• Work closely with BISO representatives to promote best practices, enhance security culture, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Deliver clear, concise, and structured updates to leadership and stakeholders, effectively communicating the value, risks, and progress of security initiatives.

Skills on Resume: 

• Security Alignment (Soft Skills)
• Business Communication (Soft Skills)
• Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Security Awareness (Soft Skills)
• Process Automation (Hard Skills)
• Data Protection (Hard Skills)
• Performance Metrics Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Strategic Reporting (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Lead and manage the Support Team to ensure efficient daily operations and sustained high performance.
• Coordinate the activities of Paired Clerks in collaboration with Responsible Professionals to maintain balanced workloads and process consistency.
• Motivate, mentor, and support clerks to promote a collaborative, productive, and positive team culture.
• Assist in recruiting new clerks and develop comprehensive onboarding and training programs to ensure procedural alignment and operational excellence.
• Provide hands-on assistance with production tasks and coordinate clerk support during peak workload periods to maintain efficiency.
• Collaborate with clerks to ensure all training materials and documentation on the internal wiki are current, particularly for clients with specialized systems or external platform requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed training materials and job aids for filing patent applications with CIPO, USPTO, WIPO, and other international patent offices, communicating procedural updates.
• Conduct regular team meetings or scrums to review progress, realign objectives, and adjust clerk backup coverage.
• Learn and manage the operational BH software system, including performing team switches, maintaining records, and updating price lists.
• Collect and evaluate requests from the Production team, collaborating with the BH Team to prioritize tasks and optimize workflow efficiency.
• Oversee new patent filings as delegated by leadership, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant submissions.
• Supervise and coordinate file transfers to maintain data integrity and ensure seamless process continuity.
• Monitor and manage potential Errors and Omissions (E&O) matters related to CIPO Notices of Abandonment.
• Oversee and coordinate hand-deliveries to regulatory agencies to ensure full compliance with deadlines and procedural standards.

Skills on Resume: 

• Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Workflow Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Employee Mentoring (Soft Skills)
• Training Development (Hard Skills)
• Operational Support (Hard Skills)
• Process Documentation (Hard Skills)
• System Management (Hard Skills)
• Quality Assurance (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Collaborate with the licensing team to evaluate invention disclosures by conducting prior art searches, assessing patentability, and determining appropriate actions for patent filing, prosecution, and office action responses.
• Work with inventors to draft and file provisional patent applications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with commercialization potential.
• Prepare initial drafts of non-provisional and PCT patent applications for external counsel and review final versions before submission.
• File non-provisional patents within areas of technical expertise.
• Partner with Licensing Directors to support patent prosecution for university inventions, including reviewing office actions and drafting responses for external counsel.
• Maintain and manage IP records, monitor patent-related expenses, review invoices from law firms, and oversee reimbursement processes while tracking and reporting key IP metrics.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty and external patent counsel, facilitating effective communication and participation in meetings.
• Negotiate, draft, and manage Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs), and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs).
• Contribute to team-based review sessions by presenting inventions and supporting decisions on patenting and commercialization strategies.
• Advise on the formation of start-up companies, particularly regarding IP protection and patent landscape considerations.
• Support negotiations for sponsored research agreements, focusing on intellectual property provisions.
• Lead quarterly reviews of the university’s patent portfolio, providing recommendations for portfolio management and strategic actions.
• Supervise and mentor interns on the patent team to ensure quality work and professional growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to advance the strategic and operational goals of the research and innovation office.

Skills on Resume: 

• Patent Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Application Drafting (Hard Skills)
• Patent Filing (Hard Skills)
• Prosecution Support (Hard Skills)
• IP Records Management (Hard Skills)
• Agreement Negotiation (Soft Skills)
• Portfolio Review (Hard Skills)
• Team Mentorship (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop a strong understanding of scientific assets across a wide range of disciplines and engage confidently with faculty, researchers, and clinicians to identify new inventions and formulate effective patent prosecution strategies.
• Review invention disclosures and provide thorough assessments of patentability.
• Collaborate with external IP counsel and inventors to help craft robust patent claims for intellectual property assets.
• Offer direct feedback on IP strategy to inventors and maintain active engagement throughout the prosecution process.
• Oversee all patent prosecution activities, ensuring strategic alignment with inventors and licensing staff through proactive and timely discussions.
• Work closely with marketing and licensing teams to maintain consistency between IP management and licensing strategies.
• Prepare and update weekly reports summarizing patent prosecution status and developments.
• Ensure all filings meet government compliance requirements and coordinate with administrative staff on related matters, including rights management and iEdison reporting.
• Review and verify invoices from external counsel, promptly identifying and addressing any discrepancies.
• Identify and solicit new inventions for protection and commercialization, prioritizing high-value IP assets.
• Compile reports and metrics to support performance evaluation and strategic decision-making.
• Draft patent-related management agreements with co-assignee partners, such as Inter-Institutional Agreements, Revenue Sharing Agreements, and Preliminary Patent Management Agreements.
• Contribute to broader business development efforts by supporting administrative functions, creating new programs, and developing internal and external awareness materials, including Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare documentation and reports for participation in external events and internal seminars, representing the office.

Skills on Resume: 

• Invention Assessment (Hard Skills)
• Patent Strategy (Hard Skills)
• Claim Development (Hard Skills)
• Prosecution Oversight (Hard Skills)
• Licensing Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
• Invoice Review (Hard Skills)
• Business Development Support (Soft Skills)