Job opportunity
Intellectual Property Manager (m/f/d/x)
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Job information
Reference Number
JR-0031711
Job function
Research & Development
Position type
Full time
Site
N/A, 10997 Berlin
Your responsibilities and tasks:
Analyzing, structuring, planning, optimizing of Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio with focus on Heat and Refrigeration (HRT) products
Developing and designing IP strategies and business models for future topics in collaboration with the BU IP Board
Evaluation of mechanical and process inventions
Strengthening IP processes in the development teams
Strengthening the internal program to solicit patentable ideas
Advising on contractual clauses concerning IP
Strategic surveillance of third-party IP in relevant fields
Securing Freedom to Operate (FTO) for new products
Responsibility for local and divisional patent and trademark budgets and cost-benefit analyses
Ensure that our established IP procedures and IP guidelines are followed, and suggest related improvements
Providing internal training and workshops on IP
Managing external patent and trademark attorneys
Your profile and qualifications:
Broad mechanical, electrical or energy background, Specialized IP knowledge in patents and preferably also trademarks and designs
Self-starter
Engineer (Diplomingenieur, M. Sc. or corresponding)
Documented IP experience
Open minded and genuine interest in IP
Organized with a sense of urgency
Able to juggle multiple tasks at the same time
Familiarity with patent search tools would be a plus
Fluent English language skills (C1/C2) and German language skills (B2) are required
We offer:
The chance to contribute to a better world
Partly Hybrid work is possible but presence onsite is a requirement
An exciting task in a diverse, friendly and motivated team
True ownership in your area of responsibility and the freedom to make a difference
International and innovative environment
Company ticket for public transportation (subsidized)
Cantine onsite
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GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.
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A world of opportunities
We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.
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About GEA
GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.
