IP Legal Counsel for Metso China recruitment
DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be responsible for handling IP matters in China. He/she will report to Senior Legal Counsel(Head of Legal) in China and closely work with the Metso IP network worldwide. Main duties and responsibilities are:
Develop and implement Local IP strategy to efficiently operate Metso’s IP assets (patents, trademarks and know-how/trade secrets)
Direct local IP enforcement and prosecution,
Evaluate, advice on and direct IP infringement and invalidation actions (patents, trademarks)
Assist in patent applications trademark registrations
Monitor Chinese IP activities in all areas of interest to Metso.
Draft licensing agreements, technology transfer agreements etc.
Instruct, coordinate and supervise patent/trademark attorneys in China
Provide internal training
REQUIREMENTS:
University degree in Law--not required but a significant plus
PRC bar and patent bar qualifications - preferred, not obligatory
Strong team spirit and self-motivated
Good command of English in oral and written
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good understanding of Chinese and western cultures