Job Description : THE OPPORTUNITY
Technological innovation has been at the DNA of Airbus Helicopters' strategy since its creation and will forge next steps in the evolution of the helicopter industry as we push the boundaries of technology and shape the future of flight! To meet these future challenges, the company is now seeking for a Patent Engineer to join our Intellectual Property team in Marignane, France.
In the Research & Innovation department, ETRP is responsible for the protection of Airbus Helicopters' technical innovation and its freedom to operate in the R&T and R&D projects, external collaboration, partnerships and commercial agreements.
By joining ETRP you will integrate a transnational team (France & Germany) organized in three main pillars : Patent Filing and Administration, Intellectual Property (IP) Intelligence, Contracts and Agreements. You will lead the IP Intelligence pillar, while also contributing to the two other pillars.
Your working environment :
Major economic hub with Marseille-Provence Airport, Marignane is a dynamic city in the southeast of France. It is located near the cities of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, which host a rich cultural and tourist offer. Close to the beaches of the Côte Bleue, it offers many options for water sports activities.
How we care for you :
Financial rewards : Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
Work / Life Balance : Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
Wellbeing / Health : Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site : health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
Individual development : Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
IP INTELLIGENCE :
The purpose of this pillar is to monitor, with the support of a network of IP Focal Points (mostly inside ET), the third parties (competition and partners) activities in terms of innovation and patents and to conduct IP analysis in case of infringement, opposition, claim, etc.
As the leader of this pillar, you will manage the following activities with the contribution of the Patent Engineers :
You will also contribute to the two other pillars depending on your profile :
PATENTS FILING AND ADMINISTRATION :
The Patent Engineer is the key interface between the inventors and the external IP Firm for patent application and extensions / renewals. He is in charge of assessing the patentability depending on various criteria (innovation level, technical domain, strategic advantage), making the final decision in line with AH IP strategy and managing the patent application process :
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS :
Supporting the R&T or R&D Project Manager regarding the IP stakes during the negotiation of the collaboration agreements, purchase agreements, licences and during the contract execution in order to ensure that the IP protection is regularly updated in the frame of the contract.
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