CCR is at the forefront of innovation in high-tech heating and cooling solutions. As a global market leader, we are committed to delivering sustainable, state-of-the-art technologies that improve quality of life while protecting our planet.
Our people are the driving force behind our success – fueled by creativity, expertise and passion. Join us on this exciting journey and become part of a team that wants to make an impact. Together, we will shape a future with sustainable temperature solutions for generations to come.
We are currently looking for aSenior Manager Intellectual Property(m/f/d) to protect our most valuable assets – innovation and know-how. In this role, you will help shape the technological future of our products and ensure that CCR remains a leader in sustainable climate solutions.
The position is primarily remote, with regular travel to our offices in Nieuwegein (Utrecht), Cologne and Mainz - so applicants living along the Dutch/German border might fit just perfectly!
Responsibilities- Provide informed counseling on invention protection, IP portfolio management, invention disclosures, freedom-to-operate and white space analysis
- Manage opposition and validity proceedings, monitor competitor products and assess potential infringement of Carrier patents
- Advise Senior Management on potential infringement risks and oversee patent litigation when required
- Support new product development, including infringement and validity analyses, competitive intelligence and IP monitoring
- Monitor third-party patents, provide opinions on validity/infringement, and support annuities decisions for patent and trademark portfolios
- Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements (development, technical services, software licenses, NDAs, etc.) and advise on agreements with IP components (supply, sales, service, acquisitions)
- Work with marketing and legal teams and external counsel on trademark management
- Provide clear guidance to senior management, legal and R&D, with active participation in product development meetings and implementation of IP strategies
- Maintain and apply deep expertise in relevant IP laws, track regulatory changes, and ensure compliance across CCR
- Communicate effectively across CCR, manage outside counsel, deliver results on time and within budget, and operate effectively in a global, multicultural IP department
- Learn and implement current IP tools and processes and drive continuous improvement
- Advise on general IP-related business requests
- Fully qualified European Patent Attorney (ideally plus national qualification)
- Technical/engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, computer, physics or similar); engineering experience is a plus
- 5+ years in EP patent law and prosecution in a reputable firm or in-house IP department
- Fluent in English and German (written and oral)
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
- Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization and ability to manage senior relationships
- Strong priority-setting skills aligned to department strategy
- Ability to manage adversity and challenging situations
- Global mindset and proven ability to work in a multicultural, multi-functional environment with integrity and respect
€80000 - €120000 monthly