IP Legal Counsel with Technical Focus
IP Legal Counsel with Technical Focus
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Job Description
At Optotune we lead the way in innovative optical solutions safeguarding our cuttingedge technologies through a robust intellectual property (IP) strategy. To further strengthen our team we are looking for an IP Legal Counsel with Technical Expertise blending strong legal knowledge with a solid technical background.
Tasks
- Lead and support IPrelated litigation cases including patent disputes oppositions and enforcement actions.
- Provide legal opinions for potential infringements and prior art challenges.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel to protect the companys IP rights.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive IP strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Advise management and R&D teams on IP risks and opportunities in product development.
- Monitor and manage compliance with international IP laws and regulations.
- Draft review and negotiate IPrelated contracts including licensing agreements and NDAs.
- Support licensing negotiations and technology transfer agreements.
- Advise on contractual IP clauses for partnerships and collaborations.
- Work closely with inventors to translate technical innovations into strong patents.
- Analyze patent landscapes and conduct FreedomtoOperate (FTO) searches.
- Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and external patent attorneys.
- Manage IPrelated budgets and cost control measures.
- Ensure efficient allocation of resources for IP prosecution litigation and maintenance.
Requirements
- Degree in engineering sciences (e.g. mechanical engineering electrical engineering optics or related fields). MSc/PhD preferred.
- Law degree or certification in intellectual property law is highly advantageous.
- Proven expertise in international IP law and patent litigation.
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patents as well as managing IP portfolios.
- Familiarity with technical concepts in mechanics optics and electronics.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities in legal and technical contexts.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills in English (German is a plus).
- Highly organized and capable of handling complex legal and technical tasks independently.
Benefits
- Annual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Flexible working hours
- Home office
- Regular events: Ski day Bike2Work Friday beer Optorocket Float to work & more
- Great place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free various activities during the year) and Optogym
- Vacation: 5 weeks vacation 2 compensation days
- Pension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond the statutory requirements
- Sick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness
- Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave 3 weeks paternity leave flexible return policy
- REKA checks/ free parking space (ecar station as well)
- Further education: Optoacademy
- Work anniversaries: financial compensation for years of employment and paid time off (according to the number of years of employment)
- Referral program (from 500 up to 3000 CHF)
- Birthday vouchers employee discounts
- Flu vaccine
We are a dynamic and motivated team. We live an open culture in which your work will be crucial to the success of the company. You will work with extraordinary colleagues all striving for one common goal: to create an outstanding company.
So if you are looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment and you are determined to use your extraordinary skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market then we would be pleased to get to know you. Only CV in English is needed.
Please note that we DO NOT engage with personal agencies for this position.
Employment Type
Full Time
