Job Summary
The Intellectual Property Portfolio Manager, a key member of the Global Intellectual Property department, will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration between the legal and engineering teams to safeguard Vertivs intellectual property. The primary focus of this role is managing an international patent portfolio, including processing invention disclosures, drafting patent applications, and overseeing outside counsel. Additionally, responsibilities encompass the development, implementation, and supervision of patent policies, procedures, and processes company-wide, as well as handling patent-related matters for designated Business Units.
Primary Responsibilities
• Coordinate and lead regular patent committee meetings to evaluate invention disclosures and patent applications in compliance with international corporate intellectual property (IP) guidelines. • Oversee the international invention disclosure process and manage a global patent portfolio in alignment with corporate and USPTO guidelines. • Establish and implement an efficient system for inventors to submit new inventions while ensuring compliance with US standards. • Generate and present reports relating to the portfolio's status, key performance indicators, and performance to senior management and stakeholders, with a focus on US market considerations. • Work closely with inventors and external counsel to draft high-quality patent applications that meet International and USPTO standards. • Identify key performance metrics to optimize the patent prosecution process. • Supervise the patent prosecution process, including responding to office actions and engaging with the USPTO and foreign counsel. • Ensure consistency with the company's IP strategy and USPTO patent regulations.
Requirements
Preferred candidate will have at least 5 years of full-time patent prosecution experience with a reputable law firm or company. Prior corporate Intellectual Property management experience is a plus. Minimum BS in Engineering or Physics; an MS or Ph.D. would certainly be valued (other engineering disciplines will be considered as well). Must possess excellent interpersonal skills suitable for engineering as well as executive management interaction. Licensed to practice in front of the European Patent Office or equivalent European Patent Convention Country.
Special Skills
• Excellent project management skills • Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in patent management software solutions • Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment • Proficiency in reviewing and analyzing patents with the ability to summarize the scope of the patents and communicate such scope (both orally and in written form) to a variety of stakeholders • Proficiency in various software programs/patent searching platforms, such as IP.com or Questel
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About Vertiv
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.