Intellectual Property (IP) Specialist
Ge Vernova
Lead IP strategy, protection, commercialization, and governance for GE Vernova Grid Systems.
7 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
What you would be doing
invention capture
patent evaluation
licensing management
ip reporting
portfolio tracking
ip strategy
- Collaborate with R&D and Project delivery engineering teams to identify innovation areas and ensure timely protection of IP.
- Manage Invention Capture & Evaluation process, working with inventors to capture Inventions clearly and accurately, and facilitating Patent Evaluation Board review panels, ensuring fair and strategic selection of inventions for protection.
- Licensing in; collaborate with IP Analysts and Engineering teams to identify needs, evaluate opportunities, and support documentation, reporting, and cataloguing of licensed IP.
- Support due diligence and freedom-to-operate reviews for new projects and ventures.
- Develop and deliver IP awareness and training programmes across the organisation to accelerate growth of Innovation and Inventions.
- Provide regular reporting and analysis on patent portfolio performance and alignment with business objectives, status and outcomes of IP challenges, including oppositions, disputes, or other proceedings.
- Licensing out; collaborate with New Ventures & Strategy team members, the Chief Technology and Product Management Office, and Finance teams to oversee existing agreements and identify new opportunities.
- Contribute to identifying ways to generate value from the portfolio through commercial agreements and other exploitation routes.
- Act as a liaison between R&D, IP, legal, and commercial teams to align project deliverables, intellectual property considerations, and commercialization efforts.
- Establish and maintain tracking systems for key innovation projects, coordinating between R&D, engineering, and IP teams to ensure timeline adherence.
- Contribute insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform IP strategy, risk management, and business planning.
- Manage and support activities relating to licensing, including:
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of the IP portfolio, licensing activities, and related processes.
- Partner with business development, legal, and commercial teams to identify and execute IP monetization opportunities, including licensing, partnerships, and technology transactions.
- Provide practical guidance on confidentiality best practices.
- Coordinate with external patent attorneys on drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications. Ensure deadlines, compliance requirements, and budget considerations are met.
- Manage IP budget and resource allocation for IP activities, including patent filings, prosecution, licensing, legal proceedings, and associated operational spend. Report to senior management on budget and spend.
- Support, Develop and execute IP strategies that align with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and market opportunities.
- Serve as the primary coordination point for IP-related contract support, working closely with Legal and relevant business teams.
- Procurement Process Management: Serve as the central point of contact for supplier engagement, collaborating with finance, legal, and technical teams to streamline supplier onboarding and payment workflows for all CTO-related initiatives.
- Promote a culture of innovation and IP protection, ensuring employees understand the importance of safeguarding company knowledge.
- Support activities relating to third-party rights, such as monitoring competitor IP, evaluating risks, and engaging in proceedings or negotiations where appropriate (e.g. oppositions, challenges, or settlements).
- Support periodic IP portfolio reviews and audits to identify strengths, gaps, opportunities, and areas for strategic focus.
What you bring
patents
trade secrets
ip strategy
project management
stakeholder engagement
ip management
- Strong understanding of patent processes, trade secrets, and IP strategy.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to engage with technical experts and translate complex concepts into clear IP assets.
- Proven experience in IP management within a technology-driven or R&D environment.
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Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
- Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
- On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
- Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
- Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
- Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.
- Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
- Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
- Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
- Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
- Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
- Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.
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