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 :
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 of 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 :
REQUIRED SKILLS
You will have the following skills and experience :
You will benefit from training sessions covering all aspects of Intellectual Property (regulations, negotiation, management...). You will benefit also from the pillars leaders' expertise to accompany your skills development. You will have progressively a high level of autonomy and be able to prioritize your own workload according to the needs of the business.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company :
Airbus Helicopters SAS
Employment Type : Permanent
Classe Emploi (France) : Classe G14
Experience Level : Professional
Job Family : Legal
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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.