Job description

At Optotune, we're revolutionizing the world of optics with our innovative solutions.

We are currently looking for an experienced IP Counsel to join our team and drive the future of optical technology.

Tasks

Being the company’s point of contact for all IP-related questions

Support inventors to draft invention disclosures

Draft patent applications

Prosecution of patent applications with outside counsel

Communicate between Inventors/Management/Outside counsel

Draft opinions for search reports/office actions

Draft third-party opinions

Perform prior art search/FTO search

Maintenance and development of internal IP database

Continuous development and execution of an efficient IP strategy

Surveillance and Management of IP -cost and -budget

Optimize patent portfolio in view of product landscape

Manage surveillance of the patent landscape (IP alerts)

In cooperation with internal and external stakeholders support and execute IP litigation cases

Support IP licensing negotiations

Requirements

Degree in engineering science (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics) or related fields (preferably MSc/PhD),

Diploma as patent attorney is advantageous

Quick understanding of technological matters, in particular mechanics and optics

Professional and profund understanding and experience in international patent law

Strong communication skills in English,

Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving tasks, to withstand pressure and high expectations

Ability to work independently

Structured and organized personality, with confident appearance

Benefits

Annual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Flexible working hours

Home office

Regular events: Ski day, Bike2Work, Friday beer, Optorocket, Float to work & more

Great place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free, various activities during the year) and Optogym

Vacation: 5 weeks vacation + 2 compensation days

Pension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond the statutory requirements

Sick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness

Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return policy

REKA checks/ free parking space (e-car station as well)

Further education: Optoacademy

Work anniversaries: financial compensation for years of employment and paid time off (according to the number of years of employment)

Referral program (from 500 up to 3000 CHF)

Birthday vouchers, employee discounts

Flu vaccine

We are a dynamic and motivated team. We live an open culture in which your work will be crucial to the success of the company. You will work with extraordinary colleagues, all striving for one common goal: to create an outstanding company.

So if you are looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment and you are determined to use your extraordinary skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market, then we would be pleased to get to know you. Only CV in English is needed.

Please note that we DO NOT engage with personal agencies for this position.

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