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IP Manager
2018-02-23 18:25:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A vacancy for a IP Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in NEWPORT. An IP Manager in the IPR TER Team department of Airbus Defence and Space in UK Newport is a fully qualified and registered UK Chartered Patent Attorney PA and a fully or at least partial qualified and registered European Patent Attorney with a working experience of three to ten years of legal counselling in the field of Intellectual Property IP within the field of communication and security, both commercial and military. Core PA work includes invention harvesting and the review of drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications done by external councils. In addition, PA IP advisory work includes advising upon the risk of infringement of patents, patent landscape analysis, negotiation of IP clauses in contracts and providing professional legal advice on patent and IP matters. The successful candidate will need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role. The main tasks and accountabilities will involve but will not be limited to Proactively harvest inventions linked to Airbus Defence Space activities, and strategic objectives. Review, prioritize, filter invention submissions and decide upon geographical extent of coverage for patent applications in accordance with technical and strategic objectives. Independently manage patent examination process to ensure that each patent is granted with the optimal degree of protection for Airbus DS taking into consideration the product portfolio, costs and commercial strategy of the company. Manage and coordinate activities of external patent counsel in all relevant jurisdictions including oppositions before the European Patent Office. Support advise in the negotiation of IP clauses in contracts with Legal department. Coordinate and support legal actions by or against Airbus Defence Space in relation to intellectual property. Have a high level of understanding of the relevant business and technical context to ensure that decisions are made and based on a balanced analysis of information, risks and costs. Provide education and awareness on IP policy and issues, including to the most senior management levels. Influence, develop and motivate relevant stakeholders such as RT, Engineering, Procurement, Programmes to engage with Airbus Defence Space IP strategy and objectives. Proactively coordinate activities with transnational counterparts in the IP organization and with other functions. Based in Newport, the IP Manager is expected to work mainly as IP focal point for one program line of ADS, under the coordination of the overall IP Portfolio Manager of this program line. Support to other program lines will be expected as required. The mission requires regular travel towards the different UK sites of ADS and less frequently in Europe The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following Possess a university level scientific or engineering qualification mainly in the field of, information and communication technologies ICT, including telecommunication and cybersecurity. Have fully or at least partial passed the European Qualifying Examination demonstrating the requisite aptitude and knowledge to support external IP counsel or if necessary represent ADS before the EPO. Have fully passed the PEB Qualifying Examinations in the UK demonstrating the requisite aptitude and knowledge to support external IP counsel or if necessary represent ADS before the UKIPO. Meet professional standards of experience expected in a role requiring a high level of autonomy with significant direct accountability for legal and financial outcomes of a broad range of IP related matters. Have substantial experience of providing advice on a wide range of IP matters. First experience in industry at similar position is a plus. Have an extremely high level of oral and written communication skills as required for drafting and prosecution of patent applications and to produce variety of written and oral materials to suit specific contexts internal advice, external correspondence, official correspondence with governmental IP organisations. Please apply on line for this vacancy using your eRecruiting profile with your CV attached. In case you have any further questions, please contact The Airbus Group Employment Operations Team Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
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