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IP EXPERT

The IP Expert is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s intellectual property strategy. Reporting to the CTO, you will collaborate closely with R&D teams to protect and manage IP assets, ensuring alignment with company objectives and innovation goals.

LOCATION

Montpellier, France

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

What You’ll Do

  • Manage upstream and downstream all intellectual property matters:

    • Prior art analysis and prior art searches

    • Patentability and freedom-to-operate studies

    • Drafting of claims, national and international filing

    • Responding to potential oppositions, and managing and monitoring ongoing procedures for existing portfolios

    • Working closely with researchers and project teams on all IP matters​

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  • Assist in the development and implementation of IP strategies

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  • Develop the IP portfolio by identifying and protecting innovative technologies, assessing their potential, and proactively expanding patent filings in line with the company’s strategic objectives​​​

  • · Monitor the financial aspects of the portfolio and IP-related expenses.

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  • Structure and organize all IP matters by implementing management tools, procedures for operations, automation, archiving, and electronic document management, as well as information categorization and referencing.

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  • Manage IP-related disputes and litigation.

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  • Contribute to the development and improvement of IP management procedures.

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  • Evaluate and analyze the threats and risks as well as opportunities related to the company’s IP

Who You are

  • Engineer in Biology or Life Sciences

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  • Holding a degree from CEIPI (mandatory)

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  • Hands-on experience in intellectual property consulting, either within a company, an IP
    consulting firm, or a technology transfer organization, with dual experience in both private and public sectors.

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  • Enthusiasm and a strong desire to enhance surgical technology to improve the life of patients

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  • A proactive personality with the ability to integrate with the existing start-up team. Ability to listen and be a team player.

  • Able to learn and adapt quickly to a rapidly evolving work environment
     

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French and the ability to
    communicate with international actors
     

  • Comfortable with a dynamic start-up environment that is constantly evolving and see it as a source
    of motivation.

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