European Patent Attorney M/F

il y a 1 mois


RueilMalmaison, France Schneider Electric Temps plein
As an Intellectual Property Counsel / Attorney in our European office, you will join a talented and collaborative global group of in-house lawyers and legal professionals to support patent portfolio management and strategy for Schneider Electric's Energy management business. This role will report to an Associate General Counsel in the European region.

Roles & Responsibilities:

This role will focus on patent and design procurement and portfolio strategy and development, including:

  • Drafting and filing new patent and design applications;
  • Coordinating international secondary application filings;
  • Reviewing official actions and drafting responses based on feedback from the business;
  • Directing outside counsel, particularly in respect of externalization of the foregoing;
  • Managing the invention disclosure submission and evaluation processes;
  • Training innovators in recognition of protectable subject-matter and submission of ideas;
  • Driving the definition of intellectual property strategy in support of different lines of business related to energy management hardware and software;
  • Leading innovation identification sessions within selected projects;
  • Participating in innovation review meetings to assure protection of business initiatives in line with intellectual property strategy;
  • Preparing freedom-to-operate/clearance opinions regarding third party rights; and
  • Providing other assistance and support to R&D, marketing, and legal department staff as required, including on pre-litigation and litigation matters.
The primary responsibility of this role will be to support Europe-based Energy management business and some travel to R&D centers in Europe will be required as will occasional travel outside of Europe for global activities.

Requirements :

  • Qualified, or part-qualified, professional representative before the European Patent Office;
  • University degree in physics, computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering;
  • Knowledge (relative to experience) of laws and practices under the Paris Convention, European Patent Convention, Patent Cooperation Treaty and candidate's local national patent system;
  • Fluency/proficiency in French and English (oral & written).
  • More than 5 years' experience in the field of intellectual property in developing patent portfolios;
Preferred :

  • Qualified professional representative under local national qualification system;
  • Professional experience in both private practice and in-house multinational environments;
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement standards ensuring procurement of patents and designs of the highest quality and business relevance;
  • Demonstrated ability to direct and manage external counsel; and
  • Technical qualification in software engineering.
  • Working knowledge of a language other than English or French.
Skills & Abilities

  • Strong organizational and project management skills with an attention to detail;
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
  • Strong analytic skills to identify risk, evaluate associated risk mitigation actions and clearly summarize complex topics and needs;
  • Ability to define creative and flexible solutions to support global project with a global team and balance risk, resources, and compliance;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, deadlines, and risks;
  • Capable of working on own initiative as well as in a team environment;
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to support an inclusive and global team; et
  • Commercial and strategic acumen.
If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about IP law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

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