Full Job Description
Forseven, a revolutionary company is looking to transform the EV
industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering
practices, are seeking a Senior Manager of Intellectual
Property to join our highly skilled and dynamic
Legal . This role will be reporting into the General
Counsel.
The role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of our
office in Leamington Spa, Warwick where the successful candidate will
have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary
minds in the automotive field.
This is an exciting opportunity
to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a
crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company.
With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers
you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into
new horizons.
In this role you will be responsible for driving
and implementing Forseven’s global IP strategy in accordance with
Forseven’s business objectives. You will collaborate closely with both
technical and commercial colleagues and will manage our external IP
law firms and patent attorneys in multiple jurisdictions. You will
build a meaningful IP portfolio to protect our current and future
business, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade
secrets. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive
technologies, legal expertise and strong leadership skills.
What you will do:
• Collaborate with
cross-functional teams to set global IP strategy including devising
and implementing comprehensive protection strategies for the company’s
key assets and R&D initiatives
• Organise and manage the
company's IP portfolio, including patents, designs, brands and
trademarks, data, copyright and trade secrets, to optimise business
value
• Identify patentable inventions, review patent
applications, and work with external advisers to prosecute patents
worldwide.
• Conduct intellectual property searches and
analyses to assess registrability, freedom to operate and infringement
risks.
• Oversee intellectual property licensing, technology
transfer and partnership agreements including risk and opportunity
management.
• Manage resolution of IP disputes with third
parties, including monitoring for infringement and taking appropriate
legal action when necessary.
• Provide expert IP guidance to
stakeholders across the business on corporate IP risks and mitigations
including liaising with technical teams on Product Liability and
Safety topics
• Manage relationships with external legal
counsel, patent agents, and other intellectual property service
providers.
• Develop and manage the intellectual property
budget, including forecasting expenses and optimising resource
allocation.
• Provide intellectual property guidance and
training to stakeholders across the business.
• Stay abreast of
relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends related to
intellectual property rights in the automotive and technology sectors.
Who you are:
• Bachelor's degree in
engineering, science, law, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g.,
JD, PhD) preferred.
• Broad experience in intellectual property
management, with a focus on automotive or technology industries.
• Licensed patent attorney or patent agent preferred.
•
Strong understanding of automotive technology, including mechanical,
electrical, and software systems.
• Proven track record of
drafting and prosecuting patents in the automotive field.
•
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external
stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
•
Proficiency in intellectual property management software and
databases.
About us and our culture…
At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we
are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who
believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising
the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements
and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation
is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus
is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in
creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the
future of transportation. We're looking for enlightened individuals
who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable
curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived
limitations.