Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing Professional

Job Title: Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing Professional

Job Description:

We’re looking for an IP Licensing Professional to join our IP Team in the Northern European region.

Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career. Together, we’re transforming our industry.

As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!

Signify is proud to be a leader in climate action, acting in line with the latest climate science. We are committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040.

As an IP Licensing Professional you will focus on licensing-out and will take responsibility for managing a number of licensing projects together with developing a pipeline of new potential licensees.

We’re on the lookout for Top Talent and forward-thinking innovators with a passion for innovation and sustainability that want to grow in the Signify organization. If you match this description, get in touch!

• Analyzing Signify’s patent portfolio and identifying and developing new IP exploitation/licensing opportunities in the Benelux, UK&I, Nordics, DACH and CEE region.
• Assess the opportunity and identify relevant products and patents.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospects, initiating and developing relationships in a structured and professional manner.
• Leading and participating in projects to realize the potential value of new business cases, guiding the prospects through the process while managing all stakeholders.
• Actively negotiating and closing licensing agreements.
• Maintaining relationships with key existing customers through strategic account management and monitor compliance of licensees.
• Continuing with implementing a licensing strategy for Signify in the region, in line with the broader international strategy.
• As part of the specialist Licensing team, liaising closely with colleagues in other regions, like Southern Europe, China, Japan and the US.
• Assisting in preparing regular review presentations to Signify’s senior management and key stakeholders in the process.
• Actively raising awareness internally of IP licensing, building and establishing relationships with key stakeholders and groups within Signify.

• M.S. degree or higher.
• Preferably qualified European Patent Attorney or at minimum pursued specific IP training and/or licensing training.
• Excellent communication and influence skills and strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Experience/background as technical expert and/or lawyer, counsellor.
• Strong understanding of the IP process and ability to handle standard situations.
• Demonstrate collaborative working with stakeholders.

We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees!

Join us in transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the environment and society. Apply now to become a part of our positive, high-energy team at Signify. We kindly ask you to apply through our Signify career site. After a pre-selection process based on your CV, you will be invited for a video interview and after successful review, a business interview.