#et11 Patentingenieur

In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as soon as possible as our new

**Patent Engineer (d/f/m)**

In order to manage current and future projects, Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the Research & Innovation team in Donauwörth as soon as possible as our new Patent Engineer (d/f/m).

Inside the department, the Intellectual Property (IP) Service is responsible for securing AH technical innovation and freedom to operate for our R&D and R&T projects, external collaborations and commercial agreements.

You will integrate a transnational team (France & Germany) covering three pillars: Patent Filing & Administration, IP Intelligence and Contracts & Agreements.

**Your location**

At our Donauwörth site, located on the banks of the river Danube, we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

**Your benefits**
- Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing
- 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
- Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects
- Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses
- On-site-facilities: medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria

**Your tasks and responsibilities**

1. PATENTS FILING & ADMINISTRATION:

- supporting the inventor to analyse the invention and propose the best means of protection
- ensuring the interface between the inventor and the patent attorney/authorities during the patent filing process
- managing the patent portfolio during the patent lifetime: deciding on foreign extensions, renewal, withdrawal
- contributing to IP training sessions organized for AH staff in the frame of the continuous awareness

2. PATENT MONITORING & IP INTELLIGENCE:

- coordinating the IP Focal point community: engineers and experts from other departments contributing to AH global intelligence
- monitoring competitors and partners new patents that are potentially relevant regarding AH activities
- performing Freedom to Operate analysis (FTO) and identifying potential interferences with AH patents/products/projects

3. CONTRACTS AND COOPERATION AGREEMENTS:

- supporting the R&T or R&D Project Manager regarding the IP stakes during the negotiation of the collaboration agreements and during the contract execution in order to ensure that the IP protection is regularly updated

**Desired skills and qualifications**
- completed studies (Master/Diploma) in engineering or a related discipline, ideally with extensive knowledge in the fields of aviation and helicopters
- several years of engineering or project management experience with extensive technological content
- extensive knowledge in the field of aviation with a focus on helicopters
- intellectual property/patent experience would be a plus
- ability to analyze/synthesize, work in a structured manner
- customer focused and service oriented
- language skills: German and English Negotiable, French an advantage

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**We look forward to getting to know you**

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

**Company**:
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

**Employment Type**:
Permanent**Experience Level**:
Professional

**Job Family**:
Legal

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