• Job Description

  Req#: 22201

  Kalmar keeps global trade moving. Our innovative solutions contribute to every fourth container movement in the world and help transform the future of cargo handling. We believe in collaboration, delivering on our promises and that people make the difference.

  Do you want to make your next move count? With us, you can.

  Kalmar is looking for a Global Intellectual Property Manager to drive business value from IPRs and manage the protection of intellectual property (IP) assets, patent portfolio, IP strategy development, processes and actions in Kalmar.
  
  Position is based in Helsinki, Finland, Tampere, Finland or Ljungby, Sweden.

  Main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Drive value generation from IP management globally in Kalmar by managing Kalmar patent portfolios and IP forums globally
  • Coach and excite the organisation to learn how IPRs can be efficiently utilised in a competitive business environment to drive business growth
  • Global process owner for IP operations and owner of Kalmar IP Strategy and processes supporting divisions in their IP operations driving value from IP
  • Conduct searches related to IP Risk management and competitors’ IP activities and to to assess the novelty and potential infringement of new inventions
  • Develop and implement internal procedures ensuring employees are aware of their responsibilities, and provide training on intellectual property matters
  • Identify, propose and and manage invention disclosures administration and file patent applications
  • Ensure management of IP terms and ownership in agreements with partners together with legal and sourcing organisations
  • Follow the the latest developments in intellectual property law, industry trends, and competitor activities, and inform internal stakeholders of the overall IP landscape development
  • Responsible for planning and managing the IP budget, costs and the assignments performed by patent agencies and IP law firms used

  What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Education
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, legal / industrial management, engineering, information technology or similar

  • Experience
    • At least 5 years of working experience, in relevant field of industry
    • Deep knowledge and understanding of the IP field, in the relevant industry context
    • Understanding the business conditions and customer requirements
    • Experience in driving business value from IP management
    • Experience in working in cross functional and multi-cultural environment
    • Experience in people and project management
    • Good problem solving skills and good communications skills

  • Competencies
    • In-depth understanding of intellectual property laws and regulations
    • Ability to work closely with technical teams to understand technical aspects of the company's products and services and protect innovations.
    • Strong business thinking and orientation
    • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
    • Networking and collaboration capabilities and ability to communicate with and get attraction from the top management
    • Ability to work under pressure to keep agreed deadlines and to deliver results
    • Fluent in English, preferably also in Finnish or Swedish (written and spoken)

  You will be part of

  We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference. We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge. We succeed because we do it together.

  With us, you will have the opportunity to realise your potential and become an important member of our global team.
  

  Interested to join?

  If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application with your CV until 21st of January!
  
  For more information on the position please contact Michael Aberg, Senior Manager, Portfolio Management or Tommi Pekka Pettersson, VP Strategy, Sustainability & Technology

  Email address: michael.aberg@kalmarglobal.com
  Phone number: +46372378162

  
  Email address: Tommi.Pettersson@kalmarglobal.com
  

  Please note that the interview process may begin before the closing date of the job posting.

  Please also note that the recruitment process for this position is coordinated by our HR team part of Cargotec Business Services based in Bulgaria.

  Kalmar is part of Cargotec

  Kalmar is the global leader in sustainable cargo handling for ports, terminals, distribution centres and heavy industry. With our extensive electric portfolio and global service network, we help our customers move towards safer, more eco-efficient and productive operations. Together, we develop innovative solutions that shape the future of our industry, improving our customers’ every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

  Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2022 totalled approximately EUR 4 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com

• About the company

  Cargotec Oyj is a Finnish company that makes cargo-handling machinery for ships, ports, terminals and local distribution.

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