IP Manager

7 days ago


Woburn, Massachusetts, United States SES AI Corp Full time

IP Manager

Position Scope

SES is seeking a talented IP Manager to join our team. The successful candidate is committed and dedicated, responsible, focused, detail-oriented, able to adjust in a fast-paced working environment, collaborate well with other staff members with a shared vision and demonstrate excellent organizational communication skills. The right person will be passionate about mobile energy storage and have the knowledge and skills to impact our intellectual property strategy.

The IP Manager is expected to manage the day-to-day activities around our trade secret database and our filing activities with the USPTO and inform us of decisions being made within the strategy. The Manager will also serve as lead contact for contracts and agreements with external partners and customers and ensure SES interests are integrated into contractual negotiations.

The position will report to Chief Legal Officer and is based in Woburn, MA.

This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

Driving the IP generation process

Manage the Invention Disclosure process to achieve innovation and cycle time goals Conduct directed inventing sessions to solve problems of tomorrow Deliver periodic IP training to SES employees Mentor inventors on effective invention disclosure writing Conduct reference searches Support patent counsel during patent application prosecution

Intellectual Asset Portfolio Maintenance

Develop an IP budget and provide budget forecasts Manage portfolio decisions to achieve specific budget targets Develop & implement foreign filing strategies that anticipate SES' business needs Conduct periodic prosecution reviews to ensure alignment with SES' objectives Ensure portfolio decisions are properly captured and documented Implement and maintain a portfolio management solution Maintain SES' Trade Secret registry and implement measures to ensure policy compliance

Contracts Management

Drafting, Evaluation, Negotiation, and Execution of Contracts, Sub-contracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Agreements, review of customer proposed terms and conditions. Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters. Act as contractual "middleman" between our employees and customers, ensuring timely review and approval/reconciliation of variations. As needed, guide on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures. Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. Work with Finance to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements such as revenue recognition, pricing and discounting policies, export controls, etc. Monitor competitive terms. Monitor customer satisfaction with our terms and conditions and contracting practices. Recommend changes. Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness, interpretation to support implementation. Handle on-going issues and change management Monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing, etc.)

Competitive Intelligence

Conduct competitive IP assessments and SWOT analysis Support licensing operations as may be needed

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience is necessary; A Juris Doctor (JD) is required A broad background of technical knowledge is desired. 2+ years of experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and review. Experience working directly with attorneys and/or other third parties in both advisory and negotiation capacities. Excellent written communication skills, with clear and concise drafting skills. Excellent oral communication and effective negotiation skills.
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