Social network you want to login/join with:Head of Intellectual Property (IP) Mechanics Tires (m/f/d) - Executive - REF76195O, Hanovercol-narrow-leftClient:Location:Hanover, GermanyJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:a00061b103ddJob Views:2Posted:26.08.2025Expiry Date:10.10.2025col-wideJob Description:Job DescriptionOur R&D Tires organization constantly drives innovations and leverages existing internal and external knowledge in order to design and develop the best-performing and most sustainable tires on the market in the most efficient way.As Head of Intellectual Property (IP) Mechanics Tires, you will lead the IP Tires Mechanics team and be part of the IP Tires Management team, contributing to shape our Tires IP and R&D strategies to achieve our common goals and objectives. You will report directly to the Head of IP Tires with the following main responsibilities to protect and leverage the organization's intellectual property assets, ensuring competitive advantage and fostering innovation in the fields of Mechanics, Electronics and Digital Solutions:Patent Management: Contributing to develop and deploying the Tires Mechanics IP strategy and managing the process of patent applications, including drafting, filing, and prosecuting patents to protect technical innovations in the field of Mechanics, Electronics and Digital SolutionsCopyright Management: Overseeing the protection of original works related to mechanical engineering, such as technical drawings, software (including Free and Open Source Software), and documentationTrade Secret Protection: Implementing measures to safeguard confidential business information and proprietary processesIP Litigation and Enforcement: Managing legal actions to enforce IP rights and defend against infringement claimsIP Licensing and IP related contracts: Negotiating and concluding license and other IP related contractsCompliance and Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with IP laws and regulations, and managing risks associated with IP assetsInventor Renumeration: Managing inventor remuneration process and calculationIP Education and Training: Providing training and resources to employees on IP best practices and policiesLeading, motivating and developing the team, growing team capabilities and steering active talent developmentBudget responsibility for IP Mechanics departmentQualificationsAcademic degree either in engineering or natural science with the qualification as patent attorney (Germany, EPO or similar) or in lawExpert knowledge and extensive experience in patent law and related regulations, processes, authorities for all relevant countriesBroad experience in managing IP and related functions in a global technology- and manufacturing-driven environmentInternational experience (desirable) as well as cross-functional and/or cross-organizational experience is an advantageAdvanced negotiation, contracting and consulting skills, as well as ability to drive collaboratively for win-win solutionsPreferably experience in IP software solutionsFluent in Business English and GermanStrong business- and customer-orientation as well as ability to drive executionPassion for new technologiesApplications from severely handicapped people are welcome.Additional InformationWe offer the following benefits:Out of Tariff salary contract30 day of paid vacation per yearWe offer balanced working conditions by doing mobile work, working part-time, flexible working time as well as Sabbatical optionsCross-Border mobile work options up to 40 days per year from other EU countriesCompany Pension planAttractive employee benefits with discountsDiverse offers that support a better “work-family” balance ( company childcare places and free emergency care for your children)Discounted access to the Egym Well-Pass for accessing sport facilities across GermanyA highly diverse environment across our locationA new canteen on site with a variety of lunch optionsIf this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.are important to us and make our company strong and successful.We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr