Optotune

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

201-500

United Kingdom

At Optotune, we're revolutionizing the world of optics with our innovative solutions.   

We are currently looking for an experienced IP Counsel (60-100% pensum) to join our team and drive the future of optical technology.  

## Tasks

* Being the company’s point of contact for all IP-related questions
* Support inventors to draft invention disclosures
* Draft patent applications
* Prosecution of patent applications with outside counsel
* Communicate between Inventors/Management/Outside counsel
* Draft opinions for search reports/office actions
* Draft third-party opinions
* Perform prior art search/FTO search
* Maintenance and development of internal IP database
* Continuous development and execution of an efficient IP strategy
* Surveillance and Management of IP -cost and -budget
* Optimize patent portfolio in view of product landscape
* Manage surveillance of the patent landscape (IP alerts)
* In cooperation with internal and external stakeholders support and execute IP litigation cases
* Support IP licensing negotiations

## Requirements

* Degree in engineering science (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics) or related fields (preferably MSc/PhD),
* Diploma as patent attorney is advantageous
* Quick understanding of technological matters, in particular mechanics and optics
* Professional and profund understanding and experience in international patent law
* Strong communication skills in English,
* Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving tasks, to withstand pressure and high expectations
* Ability to work independently
* Structured and organized personality, with confident appearance

## 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 (e-car 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.

Employee

<p>At Optotune, we&#39;re revolutionizing the world of optics with our innovative solutions.   </p>
<p>We are currently looking for an experienced IP Counsel (60-100% pensum) to join our team and drive the future of optical technology.  </p>
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Being the company’s point of contact for all IP-related questions</li>
<li>Support inventors to draft invention disclosures</li>
<li>Draft patent applications</li>
<li>Prosecution of patent applications with outside counsel</li>
<li>Communicate between Inventors/Management/Outside counsel</li>
<li>Draft opinions for search reports/office actions</li>
<li>Draft third-party opinions</li>
<li>Perform prior art search/FTO search</li>
<li>Maintenance and development of internal IP database</li>
<li>Continuous development and execution of an efficient IP strategy</li>
<li>Surveillance and Management of IP -cost and -budget</li>
<li>Optimize patent portfolio in view of product landscape</li>
<li>Manage surveillance of the patent landscape (IP alerts)</li>
<li>In cooperation with internal and external stakeholders support and execute IP litigation cases</li>
<li>Support IP licensing negotiations</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Degree in engineering science (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics) or related fields (preferably MSc/PhD),</li>
<li>Diploma as patent attorney is advantageous</li>
<li>Quick understanding of technological matters, in particular mechanics and optics</li>
<li>Professional and profund understanding and experience in international patent law</li>
<li>Strong communication skills in English,</li>
<li>Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving tasks, to withstand pressure and high expectations</li>
<li>Ability to work independently</li>
<li>Structured and organized personality, with confident appearance</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Annual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan)</li>
<li>Flexible working hours</li>
<li>Home office</li>
<li>Regular events: Ski day, Bike2Work, Friday beer, Optorocket, Float to work &amp; more</li>
<li>Great place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free, various activities during the year) and Optogym</li>
<li>Vacation: 5 weeks vacation + 2 compensation days</li>
<li>Pension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond the statutory requirements</li>
<li>Sick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness</li>
<li>Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return policy</li>
<li>REKA checks/ free parking space (e-car station as well)</li>
<li>Further education: Optoacademy</li>
<li>Work anniversaries: financial compensation for years of employment and paid time off (according to the number of years of employment)</li>
<li>Referral program (from 500 up to 3000 CHF)</li>
<li>Birthday vouchers, employee discounts</li>
<li>Flu vaccine</li>
</ul>
<p>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.  </p>
<p>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.   </p>
<p>Please note that we DO NOT engage with personal agencies for this position.</p>


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