We are looking for a IP Manager (m/f/d/x) based in Berlin to support the Heating & Refrigeration Technologies (HRT) Division onsite.

In this role you will be a part of the global IP Team and report directly to Senior Director Intellectual Property Rights. You will take responsibility for our location in Berlin.

The HRT Division of GEA provides refrigeration and heating solutions for processes, distribution, district Heating/cooling and other industries. In this way we help our customers to de-carbonize their processes using only Natural zero-warming potential Refrigerants - we're at the forefront of industrial de-carbonation!

Recently GEA was ranked the 33th most sustainable company in the world according to TIME Magazine, 3rd in Germany, and 2nd the category "Manufacturing & Industrial Production" - We are Engineering for a better world!

Responsibilities / 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 / 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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