Specialist Intellectual Property (m/f/d)

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Responsibilities

Position Overview
The Specialist Intellectual Property will report directly to the Director, Global Intellectual Property and play a pivotal role in executing Qcells' global IP strategy. This position is essential to ensure the smooth operation and integrity of the company's intellectual property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and managing Qcells' patent portfolio, including:

Patent Portfolio Management:
- Maintain and update the company's global patent portfolio database.
- Monitor and track the status of all patent applications and granted patents.
- Lead transition of portfolio from SmartSheets to future IP management system.
Compliance and Deadlines:
- Monitoring and tracking critical deadlines such as annuity payments, foreign filing decisions, and office action responses.
- Proactively communicating upcoming deadlines and requirements to patent engineers and the Director, Global IP.
- Supporting the team in maintaining compliance and efficiency across all IP-related processes, including timely payment of patent annuities to avoid delays or late fees.
- Track and manage national filing deadlines for patent applications and related documents.
Coordination and Communication:
- Collaborate with patent engineers and the Director of IP to implement IP strategies.
- Coordinate global inventor incentive payments in a timely manner
- Liaise with external counsel and patent offices as needed for filings and maintenance, in close collaboration with Director, IP.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Prepare and organize documentation for filings, renewals, and portfolio audits.
- Generate regular reports on portfolio status and upcoming deadlines for patent engineers as well as internal stakeholders, as well as reports and analytics as requested.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

Qualified vocational training with several years of professional experience; Bachelor's degree desirable.
Prior paralegal or patent portfolio management experience preferred.
Administrative/management experience and/or training is a plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle a diverse range of tasks and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail in reviewing legal documents, ensuring all information is accurate and compliant.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email management systems, with an ability to use legal software for document management
Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude, capable of working effectively with diverse team members and stakeholders

What we offer

And this is how we support you:

Getting started made easy: With the help of welcome training and an induction plan, we introduce you to your new tasks in a structured manner.
Moving forward together: In a collegial atmosphere, we practise open communication, support each other and share our knowledge. We also promote your professional and personal development with further training opportunities.
Your commitment pays off: We reward your dedication with fair remuneration based on international standards, consisting of a fixed and a flexible component – depending on the achievement of targets. On top of that, you can expect capital-forming benefits, a company pension scheme and accident insurance.
Mobile in every way: our shuttle service from Bitterfeld railway station to Solar Valley makes your commute as convenient as possible. But even if you drive, you will always find a free parking space in our car park. Well-equipped, barrier-free offices and meeting rooms round off the overall picture.

Company info

Qcellsis one of the world's leading clean energy companies. As a full-service provider of clean energy solutions, Qcells offers its customers the entire spectrum of products and services required for an independent, sustainable energy supply: high-performance, high-quality photovoltaic products ranging from solar modules and smart storage systems to wallboxes, attractive supply contracts and service packages for green electricity, clever smart home products and software-based energy solutions. With over 20 years of experience and a global business network, Qcells offers its private and commercial customers outstanding services and long-term partnerships. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive Headquarters) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation Headquarters) and has production facilities in the USA, South Korea, Malaysia and China.