Patent Attorney

ph3About Invisix /h3 pSemiconductor manufacturers can't build what they can't measure. Invisix Measuring Systems is a fast-growing scale-up in the high-tech industry, developing next-generation metrology solutions for the semiconductor sector. We work at the intersection of optics, software, and data.br/We're a small team, but the depth of knowledge inside Invisix is anything but small. Our culture is professional and fast-paced, with short communication lines and a strong sense of shared purpose. Everyone here is committed, and everyone knows their work directly contributes to something bigger. /p h3The Role /h3 pAs our first dedicated Patent Attorney, you will build and own Invisix's IP protection strategy from the ground up. You decide what deserves to be patented, guide our inventions through the patenting process, and make sure our freedom to operate is never in question. You will work closely with our engineers and scientists, translate their ideas into defensible IP, and manage the external patent attorneys who draft and file on our behalf. /p pThis is a role for someone with a strong technical background who made the switch into IP law and is equally comfortable discussing hardware and software with our engineers as negotiating with outside counsel. A great opportunity to own this process and have the possibility to build strategy and execution. /p pYou will report directly to our CEO, with frequent interaction with other members of the senior leadership team. /p h3What You'll Do /h3 ul liOwn and manage Invisix's growing patent portfolio. /li liAssess the patentability of new ideas submitted by our hardware and software teams and prioritize them. Identify when ideas should be published, or made a trade secret, instead of being patented. /li liRun the patent filing process together with our external consultants and hold them to a high standard. /li liSafeguard our freedom to operate by identifying gaps in our patent portfolio and organize brainstorms to help close them. /li liDevelop an excellent overview and understanding of our licensed IP. /li liStay up to date on patent activity in our sector and the IP position of our competitors /li liMeet regularly with engineers to understand what they are working on, explore new hardware and software ideas, encourage them to flag ideas worth patenting, and check them against existing patents. /li liIdentify generalizations of the ideas submitted by engineers to broaden claim scope and strength. /li liDesign an efficient internal process and guide ideas through that process: from a first quick first assessment via various steps to filing of new patents and the maintenance of our existing patent portfolio /li liSet up a lightweight training so engineers know how to spot a patentable idea and understand the basics of IP risk. /li liSupport commercial and leadership conversations. Partnerships, supplier or customer contracts, investor due diligence. Wherever IP questions come up. /li /ul h3Is This You? /h3 ul liA qualified patent attorney with a strong technical background. /li liA PhD in physics (or a closely related technical field) to be able to properly judge the ideas that cross your desk. /li liA confident communicator who's equally comfortable with leadership, engineers, inventors, and external counsel. /li liSomeone who can make a fast, sound first call on an invention, then knows when to dig deeper. /li liA facilitator by nature: you make the process run, without needing to be the centre of it. /li liCurious and proactive with a strong desire to understand the technology we work on. You spot patentable ideas in our existing technology before anyone flags them for you. /li /ul h3Your First Weeks and Months /h3 ul liSet up the entire patenting process from end to end, from intake to filing. /li liBuild relationships with our external patent attorneys and other outside parties. /li liImmerse yourself in our technology and our extensive existing patent portfolio. /li liMeet the team: get to know your colleagues across the company so you understand where the real opportunities and challenges lie. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liA full-time role (40 hours/week) with real ownership over how we build our IP protection function. /li liA competitive salary that reflects your specialized legal and technical background. /li liThe chance to shape Invisix's IP strategy from scratch, reporting directly to our CEO. /li liA professional, fast-paced scale-up culture built around a shared sense of purpose. /li /ul h3Diversity Inclusion /h3 pWe're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, where ideas and individuals flourish. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and judge candidates on merit and potential contribution, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or other identity characteristics. What we're looking for is talent with integrity, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to make an impact. /p h3Your Data /h3 pYour application data is processed by Invisix and kept in our applicant tracking system so we can consider you for this role and future opportunities. See our privacy policy for details: invisix.com/privacybeleid /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr