Intellectual Property Advisor

**We help the world run better
**At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

**PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES**

The Global Patent Group - as part of SAP’s Global Legal department - works with SAP developers, engineers, and researchers throughout the world. Our goal is to understand the connection between the business and the inventions in order to strategically develop and deploy patents and other IP protection in support of SAP’s business objectives. This role presents an opportunity to be part of a dynamic group of patent professionals located across the globe tasked with growing and maintaining what is already one of the largest patent portfolios. The position offers considerable professional independence and autonomy, making it particularly well-suited for individuals who are independent and decisive.

**EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS**
- Engage with internal client groups (product development, product marketing, corporate development, sales, corporate legal, etc.) to advise on IP issues and to coordinate activities relating to patent portfolio development, risk management (such as third party disputes), and IP-related agreements.
- Build and manage a portfolio of patents supporting one or more lines of business.
- Assist with IP due diligence activities, assessment of litigation risks, and evaluation of IP licenses and other agreements, in support of lines of business.
- Coordinate on strategic topics with other IP Counsel team members.
- Engage and manage outside counsel - no patent drafting or prosecution work required.
- Travel component up to 10%, including trips to various development locations.

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- Must be admitted to the European Patent Office or German Patent Office (experience with US patents a plus).
- A university degree in a science/technology field is required (computer science, electrical engineering, or related degree a plus).
- understanding of software patent practices and principles.
- Ability to translate knowledge of technology and market trends to formulate strategies and recommendations to build and maintain a patent portfolio that supports SAP’s business objectives.
- Ability to travel internationally and work across cultural and language boundaries.
- Ability to manage projects in a complex and matrixed environment with virtual teams of high-level professionals.
- Native German and fluent English is mandatory

**WORK EXPERIENCE**

Experience in the areas of patent drafting, prosecution, licensing, and litigation preferred.

**Bring out your best**

**We win with inclusion**

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

Requisition ID: 396229 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: Other German SAP Location like Hamburg, Berlin, Ratingen, St. Ingbert, Eschborn, Garching, Gerlingen possible