For the development of our team in La Hulpe (next to Brussels), we are looking for
HEAD OF PATENT DEPARTMENT Who’s Kirkpatrick ? Kirkpatrick is a leading Intellectual Property firm, established in Belgium since 1852. Our multilingual patent attorneys, engineers and lawyers provide advice on issues related to patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, licenses, domain names and other IP aspects. Your key activities:
Develop the Patent department, in alignment with the company's overall business goals.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of patent attorneys, engineers and paralegals. Ensure continuous professional development and training within the team.
Analyse client needs and propose innovation and protection strategies
Carry out patentability and freedom to operate analyses
Draft and prosecute patent applications, including portfolio management
Advice and represent clients in relation to IP Disputes
Develop partnerships with professional associations, incubators, foreign associates…
Participate to scientific and training activities – represent our firm at professional events.
Your profile:
A qualified European Patent Attorney and preferably a national European patent qualification
Specialized in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Physics or Computer Science, although candidates with a different technical background will also be considered
Experience in an intellectual property firm and/or an in-house patent attorney role
Experience in patent portfolio management
Experience in leadership and team management
Excellent communication skills
Fluent in English, French and/or Dutch (written and spoken), German is a plus
Proactive
Service minded; precise
A team player but having the ability to take the lead and set direction
An analytical mind
Strategic vision
Ability to adapt
We offer:
A challenging role in a well-established IP Firm with international outlook
Responsibility, autonomy
International client portfolio
To be part of a great, young professional team
Competitive remuneration package
Please send your application and CV by email to :
Lidy-Anne Jeswiet – la.jeswiet@kirkpatrick.eu - +32 2 652 16 00 - www.kirkpatrick.eu
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