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.