The primary mission of the Patent Engineer is to protect the inventions of a company. This involves managing all or part of the company’s industrial property sector, including all associated patents and contracts. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Scientific and Technical Knowledge: 

• Understand scientific and technical concepts related to the inventions being protected, such as Acoustics, Mechanics, Electronics, Algorithms, and Signal Processing. 

• Collaborate closely with researchers and inventors to understand their work and translate this knowledge into intellectual property terms. 

Legal Knowledge: 

• Master the laws and regulations related to patents in the country of operation. 

• Analyze existing patents to assess the novelty and originality of an invention. 

• Understand patent filing procedures, deadlines, and associated costs. 

Writing and Communication Skills: 

• Draft clear and precise patent applications in collaboration with the patent office. Proficiency in languages (FR/EN/DE) is necessary. 

• Communicate effectively with inventors, lawyers, and patent authorities. 

Analysis and Research: 

• Research existing patents, similar technologies, and prior art. 

• Critically analyze technical and legal documents. 

Team Spirit and Diplomacy: 

• Work closely with inventors, lawyers, and company officials, requiring strong interpersonal skills. 

• Defend intellectual property rights while maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders. 

Research Tax Credit (CIR): 

• Immerse in R&D teams to evaluate CIR-eligible projects and perform annual cost assessments. 

• Collaborate with consulting firms to organize the drafting of supporting documents and provide regular progress updates. 

• In case of an audit by tax authorities, organize responses to technical experts from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR). 

PMO Management: 

• Manage a portfolio of research projects (Planning, Workload, Milestone Organization). 

Qualifications: 

• Engineering Degree in Signal Processing/Electronics:  Strong background in signal processing and electronics to understand and protect related inventions. 

• Fluency in English and French is required (German is a plus)