Experienced Patent Manager - Micronic

Micronic Laser Systems, listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, is a world-leading manufacturer of laser pattern generators for the production of photomasks for display, semiconductor and electronic packaging applications.Our success relies on the ability to continuously maintain a technological lead and develop our products, drawing on expertise from the entire spectrum of technical disciplines.Micronic currently has over 450 employees, of whom a third work in R&D.Customer support is an important part of operations and we are represented via subsidiaries in Japan,Korea,Taiwan and the USA.Our head office is located in Täby, Sweden. Experienced Patent Manager Micronic Laser Systems AB seeks an experienced patent manager for IP strategy development, creation of intellectual property; technology analysis, competitor surveys, licensing etc.You will work in close cooperation with the entire organisation in search of patentable inventions, writing and prosecuting applications and managing the patent portfolio.You will be supported by a patent assistant who also reports directly to him/her, and by an in-house legal counsel.We believe that the person we are looking for has a basis in physics and/or engineering.Experience in microelectronics, optics and/or computing is a necessity.We also believe that the person has at least 5 years of experience of IPR work in a competitive industrial field.You are analytical, proactive and has a keen interest in new technology.You can work independently and are self motivated.