Intellectual Property Manager, Liquid Processing

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Intellectual Property (IPR) Manager with a passion for innovation and a background in engineering? GEA, a leading international company, is seeking a dynamic individual like yourself to join our team in Copenhagen (Søborg) or Skanderborg, Denmark.

Responsibilities / Tasks

With your expertise in patents and project management, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our intellectual property assets. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that span across cultures, countries, and technologies. We value self-driven individuals with exceptional communication skills who can thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

“I’m proud to say that our team creates value to GEA on a daily basis by supporting and challenging our colleagues from all around the world. We work across all business units and industries which is both challenging and a lot of fun”, says Karin Nordström Dyvelkov VP IPR.

Join us at GEA and be part of an organization that fosters innovation, creativity, and international collaboration. Your contributions will make a significant impact as we continue to drive digital transformation and create value in various industries.

A role with responsibility and focus on protecting and developing GEA’s IP portfolios.

The members of the IP team are based all around Europe. Our team is highly specialized, and we are experts in our field. We support each other and we trust everyone’s opinion and knowledge.

In this position, you will be analyzing, structuring, planning, optimizing, and enhancing the Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio with focus on mechanical equipment and processes for the food, dairy and chemical industry. This also means that you will be evaluating and harvesting inventions globally.
 

Furthermore, you will:

• Develop and design IP strategies and business models for future topics in collaboration with the IP Board
• Strengthen the internal program to solicit patentable ideas
• Advice on contractual clauses concerning IP
• Conduct strategic surveillance of third-party patent publications in relevant fields
• Secure Freedom to Operate (FTO)
• Have responsibility for patent and trademark budgets and cost-benefit analyses
• Ensure that our established IP procedures and IP guidelines are followed and suggest related improvements
• Ensure the quality of the IP processes (acc. national and international standards for IP and innovation)
• Provide internal training and workshops on IP
• Manage external patent and trademark attorneys.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Intellectual Property expertise and a love of teamwork

With excellent communication skills, you can interact closely with internal and external stakeholders and advocate for the importance of IP rights.

At the same time, you are always willing to learn more, which drives you to stay up to date with the latest legislations and continuously understand our new products and inventions.

Moreover, we imagine that you:

• Are educated as Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemist, Food processing Engineer, Dairy Engineer or in another related technical field
• Have experience working with patents in-house or as a patent attorney
• Thrive with having the responsibility of your area and the ability to prioritize your time
• Being a trusted advisor within your field
• Are fluent in English.
   

Are we your new colleagues?

Then follow the link to apply as soon as possible and no later than August 1st, 2025. We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. Please note that GEA only handles applications received through the online channel. For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Marie Wix Laugesen, Senior Director Intellectual Property Rights at +45 23224016.

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