Intellectual Property Professional

The GEA Way

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GEA Way philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities:
_we come together_,
_we always look for a better way_, and
_we create possibilities_.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Independently study patent / non-patent literature pertaining to major home appliances / adjacencies across the globe and identify the opportunities / risks for GE Appliances a Haier company and groups of company by means of novelty searches, FTO and landscapes. This role does not involve patent drafting, legal advice and team management

Position

Intellectual Property Professional

Location

IND, Bangalore, KA

How You'll Create Possibilities
- Work in a well-coordinated team of attorneys and technologists.
- Assess competitive position, perform clearance (FTO) analysis for new product introductions and provide relevant conclusions and recommendations to technologists, technology management and legal personnel located across the globe.
- Support creating and managing strategic and tactical IP assets for the appliances business by means of novelty searches
- Support developing patent and technology landscapes, identifying “white spaces”, technology roadmaps and Non
- patent literature search to conduct technology landscape
- Support Haier businesses across globe to enhance patent claims, patent interpretation, portfolio enhancements
- Portfolio assessments and legal tracking
- Support validity and invalidity search as needed

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Experience
- Overall experience of 5-8 years within IP searching
- Must to have _hands on_ experience performing
- 50+ FTO searches in US, CA, EP and WO
- Novelty searches (100-200)
- Technology landscapes
- Must to have strong exposure in _at least _2 of the below areas including
- IOT/Connected: Technology, parts, subsystems, algorithms, software
- Mechanical: subsystems, mechanism, structure
- Hydraulics, suspensions, dampers, balancing system, pumps
- Electrical/electronic: Controls, UI, different motors, compressors, components and circuits, diagnostics, sensor
- Experience in product domain & knowledge in mechanical/ automobile industry and adjacent to Appliances Technology will be an added advantage

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelors/Masters degree from a leading institution in Mechanical / Electrical / Computer engineering or a related discipline
- Hands on experience on Derwent Innovation is preferred and open literature searches is a must
- Certified on patent analysis by leading global intellectual property training institutes such as WON/GO, PRG will be an added advantage
- Knowledge in python/ R / macros in MS Excel and VB would be a valuable plus

Skills & Attributes
- Able to work independently and with team as needed with limited guidance and under tight timelines
- Demonstration of flexibility to accommodate changing business priorities
- Excellent analytical, presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Our Culture

At GE Appliances, creativity meets passion and conversations lead to exceptional outcomes and experiences. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to GE Appliances. We believe a diverse workplace, where everyone is included and people can be their true and authentic selves, fosters creativity and innovation. We know our differences are our greatest strength. The very best innovations across every function of a company come from diverse teams. Our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued allows employees to perform at their best, every day. Diversity at GE Appliances helps us achieve zero distance to our owners, innovate smartly and connect to the communities and customers we serve. We encourage and support the ideas, aspirations, and the wellbeing of everyone - our employees and our communities

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GEA, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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