Division Patent Officer, Motion Drive Products

About the role

ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is hiring a Division Patent Officer for its Motion Drive Products (MODP) R&D unit. The role sits at the intersection of technology, business and intellectual property, reporting to the Global Technology Manager, Motion Drive Products. It is open globally, with locations in Beijing or Nanjing (China), Juri (Estonia), Helsinki (Finland), Heidelberg (Germany), Bangalore (India) and New Berlin (US), and follows a hybrid work model.

Key responsibilities

• Lead overall IP activities within MODP R&D, develop non-legal IP strategies and policies aligned with business and technology strategies, and work with the division technology manager on priorities, decisions and escalations.
• Lead IP protection activities, ensure IP processes are in place for R&D projects, support IP risk assessment and oversee the IP aspects of key R&D projects.
• Manage the MODP R&D patent portfolio, including shaping and pruning, and coordinate cross-organizational portfolio matters so that IP investment aligns with IP strategy.
• Support the exploitation and enforcement of ABB's IP rights in coordination with IP Legal, and monitor the competitive technology and IP landscape.
• Act as the interface between MODP R&D and the Legal IP organization and the BA Patent Officer, giving IP advice and ensuring IP training, awareness, processes and tools are available.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Intellectual Property or a related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in intellectual property, preferably in an R&D or technology-driven environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to work independently and collaborate with global teams across R&D, business, Legal IP and other functions.
• A mindset to innovate, take ownership and drive continuous improvement.