Datwyler Group

Intellectual Property Manager

Datwyler Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Schattdorf • Switzerland

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About the role

  • Execute IP-based technology landscape exercises in different industry domains and present the outcome to the relevant project team or business unit/venture unit team
  • Perform new idea novelty searches and evaluations and present/discuss the results with the inventor(s) of the idea(s)
  • Get acquainted with the Datwyler patent application and prosecution process and gradually take on a coordinating role in such processes, among others by fulfilling the role of contact person to the company's external patent attorney office
  • Support the engineering/sales workforce and the legal counsellor in IP-related contract negotiations (development agreements, license agreements, tech-transfer agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, etc.)
  • Organize, execute and discuss competition patent analyses with specific business units
  • Organize and execute IP checks of intended publications
  • Perform analyses of the company’s patent portfolio and synthesize findings into meaningful insights to inform strategic, technical, and business decisions.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or electrical) or science (physics or chemistry) with 2 to 5 years’ experience in an industrial intellectual property environment
  • Patent search and analysis capabilities to create technology landscapes and perform novelty (patentability) evaluations
  • Experience in or aptitude for supporting contract negotiations is a plus (good negotiation skills)
  • Enthusiasm for creating awareness about the importance of intellectual property within the organization (training and communication skills)
  • Passion for technology and innovation
  • Driven, analytical, and communicative personality
  • Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to achieve results through both formal and informal channels
  • Fluency in English (written and oral at C2 level); proficiency in German is an advantage
Benefits
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work options
  • Five weeks of vacation + additional days based on age + option to buy extra leave
  • Strong support for professional development and further education (incl. financial contribution)
  • Above-average pension fund with higher employer contributions
  • Full coverage of NBU (non-occupational accident insurance) and KTG (daily sickness allowance) premiums by Dätwyler
  • Comprehensive health & wellbeing program (checks, trainings, activities)
  • Attractive employee discounts and partner benefits
  • Free parking
  • Company events and a collaborative, people-oriented culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
patent searchpatent analysistechnology landscape creationnovelty evaluationcontract negotiationIP checkspatent portfolio analysis
Soft Skills
negotiation skillstraining skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillscollaborative skillsenthusiasm for technologydriven personality
Certifications
Master's degree in engineeringMaster's degree in science