PpJob description: /p h3Are you ready to be the master strategist behind our technology? /h3 pDo you thrive at the intersection of cutting‑edge innovation and intellectual property law? /p pIf yes, take a look: this could be for you! /p pClivet SPA is now looking for a strategic and proactive bSenior IP Engineer /b to join our Milan office. In this role, you won’t just file patents—you will be the architect of our IP portfolio, acting as the crucial bridge between our RD teams and the world of external legal counsel. /p h3What’s in for you? /h3 pThis role is about ownership and strategy. You will be the guardian of our technical innovations and brand identity, transforming them into a competitive advantage on a global scale. /p h3Internal IP Harvesting: This is where it starts! /h3 pLead “patent mining” sessions within our RD labs to uncover and evaluate patentable inventions. You are the critical eye that reviews technical disclosures before they go to our external partners… ensuring nothing groundbreaking is missed. /p h3External Counsel Management: Be the conductor! /h3 pServe as the primary point of contact for our network of patent firms. Provide technical briefings, review drafts, and act as the quality gatekeeper to guarantee that every filing accurately represents the heart of our technology… legal jargon won’t get in the way on your watch! /p h3Draft Review Technical Editing: Get your hands dirty! /h3 pCritically analyze patent applications and responses to patent offices. You ensure our technical innovation is clear, protected, and ready to withstand scrutiny. This is a hands‑on role where your technical expertise is paramount. /p h3Freedom to Operate Competitive Intelligence: Guide the future! /h3 pConduct preliminary prior art searches and analyze competitor filings. By identifying shifts in their RD focus, you will provide “Technology Trend Reports” that directly guide our own RD roadmap and mitigate infringement risks. Who better than you to help us see around the next corner? /p h3Portfolio Strategy Lifecycle Management: Own the big picture! /h3 pManage our global IP portfolio, tracking deadlines and advising leadership on critical decisions—from maintenance and abandonments to identifying licensing opportunities. /p h3Budget Oversight Vendor Management: Keep it smart! /h3 pMonitor and optimize the costs of external legal services. You’ll ensure we extract maximum value from our IP spend while managing relationships with our legal partners. /p h3Technical Support for Disputes: Be the expert witness! /h3 pWhen challenges arise, you provide the technical evidence and logic that empowers our external counsel during patent oppositions, appeals, or litigation. /p h3Trademark Management: Protect our identity! /h3 pCoordinate the global filing, monitoring, and lifecycle renewals of our company brands and logos, ensuring our name is protected wherever we do business. /p h3Mentorship Team Growth: Lead the next generation! /h3 pSupport and foster the professional development of junior IP engineers. Act as a mentor, sharing your expertise in IP strategy and management to help the team grow. /p h3What are we looking for? /h3 pWe are looking for someone with a bMaster’s Degree in Engineering /b (Mechanical, Electronic, Software, etc.) or Physics. /p pDo you have experience? bSuper! /b We need someone with at least b5+ years in an IP-focused role /b, either in‑house or as a technical specialist in a patent firm. /p h3Legal Technical Expertise: /h3 pYou have a solid command of bEPC and PCT procedures /b. Knowledge of trademark filing systems (EUIPO/WIPO) is a strong plus. You are also proficient with professional IP databases and management software. /p h3Languages are mandatory! /h3 pYou must have full professional proficiency in bboth English and Italian /b, as you will be reviewing complex technical‑legal documents in both languages. /p h3And… last but not least: /h3 pYou must be comfortable with bbusiness travel /b, including international trips, to visit RD sites, attend hearings, or meet with external partners. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr