Philips IP Counsel 

Netherlands, North Brabant 

915954458

• Contribute to the maintenance and expansion of our IP portfolio, including the filing and prosecuting of patent applications, focusing on innovations in the field of ultrasound and such other medical imaging modalities, to protect Philips innovations in both hardware and software including AI.
• Advise Philips’ ultrasound businesses on all IP related matters, including training and guidance, in alignment with the responsible IP Business Partner.
• Capture value from our IP portfolio through solid IP positions, either by exclusivity, licensing or such other IP arrangements.
• Managing third-party IP risks, and, when needed, seeking access to third-party IP at the lowest cost possible.

• A BSc, MSc or PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer sciences, or similar.
• Ideally about three years of IP experience, particularly in terms of drafting and prosecuting patent applications, optionally also in terms of handling IP matters such as those in contracts and freedom-to-operate.
• Preferably at least partially qualified as a patent attorney, either national or EQE.
• Professional experience in the medical field, for example in an academic or industrial R&D setting, would be an asset but is not required.
• Excellent communications skills to operate at all levels, both internally and externally.
• A positive and flexible team player with excellent relationship building, influencing, and negotiating abilities.
• Proficiency in English, both orally and in writing (minimum C1).

This role is an office role.

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