Why SoftwareOne? SoftwareOne is a leading global software and cloud solutions provider that is redefining how organizations build, buy, and manage everything in the cloud. By helping clients to migrate and modernize their workloads and applications – and in parallel, to navigate and optimize the resulting software and cloud changes – SoftwareOne unlocks the value of technology. The company's 9,200 employees are driven to deliver a portfolio of 7,500 software brands with sales and delivery capabilities in ninety countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SWON. Visit us at www.SoftwareOne.com The role Location - Europe (Remote) As a Senior Patent Engineer with a significant level of responsibility and accountability, you will be responsible for preparing patents for a diverse range of software inventions that drive the distribution business. Additionally, you will offer intellectual property (IP) advice and counseling on all IP-related matters.
Key responsibilities: Advise on all IP-related matters and offer business-oriented IP solutions to facilitate business goals and objectives.Collaborate with inventors and engineering teams, particularly on patent applications, to safeguard innovations and foster credibility and trust within the business.Lead the implementation of IP strategies, conduct IP evaluations, and manage IP portfolios.Conduct effective IP risk management, such as searches, patent clearance, freedom-to-operate analyses, validity opinions, and other legal advice.What we need to see from you Experience in preparing documentation for patent applications and a technical background that bridges the gap between inventors and patent applications.Proficiency in the entire patent application process and practical skills in interacting with patent offices.Expertise in developing and implementing IP strategies, IP licensing/transactions, prosecution and litigation, legal opinions, freedom-to-operate analyses, patents, trademarks, software copyrights, negotiation, and drafting.Legal knowledge of European jurisdictions, including national, supra-national, and international IP laws (e.g., patent, copyright, trademark laws).High proficiency in verbal and written English with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, intercultural sensitivity, and the ability to explain and resolve complex technical, IP, and legal matters.A business-minded team player with a hands-on approach, collaborative personality, result-oriented mindset, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.Job Function
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