External Job Description 

The IP Counsel focuses on counseling and implementing the Intellectual Property (IP) strategy for Siemens Healthineers legal entities in India. As a business partner, the candidate is expected to contribute to the success of the business by providing practical IP legal advice to meet the objectives of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel R&D, engineering and business teams to identify inventions, and ensure quality IP is generated and harvested aligned with business objectives
• Conduct comprehensive patent searches and technical research to assess patentability, competitive landscapes in support of IP strategy
• Manage the preparation, filing and prosecuting of patent applications and software copyright registrations
• Communicate and coordinate with the internal stakeholders and outside counsels
• Work closely with the businesses in India to provide IP counseling (including due diligence, drafting, and negotiating) on transactions such as collaboration agreements, licenses, research agreements, etc.
• Training and providing IP awareness to employees
• Compliance to the local laws and regulations; monitors and evaluate impact of IP legislations in India
• Support innovation management in the organization and contribute to key initiatives

Qualification, Relevant Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors/Masters (Science/Technology/Engineering) and preferably a Law Degree with IP specialization
• 3-6 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the IP field of law
• Good understanding of the appropriate IP laws, particularly patent laws and procedures
• Registered patent agent in India
• At least 2 years’ experience providing IP counselling to business teams
• Experience working on patent application drafting and prosecution for multiple jurisdictions
• Experience in product IP clearances, patent investigations, and IP-related agreements
• Experience working in large, complex organizations and interacting with key stakeholders across geographies is preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to engage with technical, business and legal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team