The IP Project Manager, reporting to the VP, Group Intellectual Property, will be responsibile for managing IP projects such as patent filing projects, annuity payment projects, IP database update related projects. This individual will provide technical assistant in managing intellectuval propery related matters including patent filing, prosecution, and maintenance. The IP Project Manager will also assist in obtaining "Right to Practice" opinions by obtaining and providing necessary information and documentation. The ideal candidate is energetic, flexible and highly organized and be able to juggle multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
Main Responsibilities
- Managing IP projects such as patent filing and prosecution with outside counsel
- Track and review Invention disclosures for technical content, make sure invention disclosures are evaluated in a timely manner and moving to patent filings
- Collect and synthesize technical information
- Conduct analysis of technical information and provide summary reports to assist in patentability/ freedom to operate/ patent invalidity analysis
- Write and communicate clear instructions for finding prior grades for patent invalidation
- Managing Annuity payment projects for the patent portfolio
- Plan and provide clear instructions to conduct technical lab work
- Work with Order Plan and other internal system to investigate grade history, collect technical evidence to support legal case
- Support patent prosecution/ invalidation work with external lawyers by providing technical subject matter support and analysis
- Prepare and maintain documents to support other operational needs
- Create electronic and physical files, ensuring timely communication, and filing
- Maintain database, physical and electronic filing systems
- Must have knowledge of Ahlstrom Information Security policies and is for his/her own part responsible for ensuring information security when handling information and maintaining or using information systems or information networks
Required education and experience
- MS with at least 3 years of industrial experience/ PhD in the relevant technical field
- Currently authorized to work in the US
- Training/ Experience in patent/ invention disclosure matters is a plus
- Ability to handle multiple projects and bring them to completion
- High level of motivation, drive to get to the bottom of a technical matter
- Strong attention to detail, coordination of multiple projects, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
- Strong analytical capability and technical capacity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work individually, on a project or a team environment
- Project Management
- Knowledge of US patent law and procedures is a plus
- Ability to manage data and work with IT systems for data management
- High level of initiative. Must take ownership of assigned tasks and go beyond
- Strong knowledge and experience of MS word, Excel
- Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential information
- Strong problem solving skills
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.
Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com
