Intellectual Property

2 days ago

Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom GE Vernova Full time
Job Description SummaryThe Intellectual Property (IP) Specialist is a strategic partner within GE Vernova's Grid Systems Integration business, reporting to the Strategy & New Ventures organization. This role ensures that innovation and R&D outputs are effectively protected and leveraged to drive business growth. The position requires a unique blend of legal, technical, and commercial expertise to maximize the value of IP assets and align them with technology roadmaps and corporate objectives.Job Description

Key Responsibilities

IP Strategy & Portfolio Management

  • Support, Develop and execute IP strategies that align with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and market opportunities.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate with external patent attorneys on drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications. Ensure deadlines, compliance requirements, and budget considerations are met.

IP Commercialization & Risk Management

  • Partner with business development, legal, and commercial teams to identify and execute IP monetization opportunities, including licensing, partnerships, and technology transactions.
  • Manage and support activities relating to licensing, including:
    • 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.
    • Licensing in; collaborate with IP Analysts and Engineering teams to identify needs, evaluate opportunities, and support documentation, reporting, and cataloguing of licensed IP.
  • Contribute to identifying ways to generate value from the portfolio through commercial agreements and other exploitation routes.
  • 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 due diligence and freedom-to-operate reviews for new projects and ventures.

Innovation Enablement, IP Awareness & Training

  • Develop and deliver IP awareness and training programmes across the organisation to accelerate growth of Innovation and Inventions.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and IP protection, ensuring employees understand the importance of safeguarding company knowledge.
  • Provide practical guidance on confidentiality best practices.

Business Support & Governance

  • 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.
  • Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of the IP portfolio, licensing activities, and related processes.
  • 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.
  • Support periodic IP portfolio reviews and audits to identify strengths, gaps, opportunities, and areas for strategic focus.
  • Contribute insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform IP strategy, risk management, and business planning.
  • Serve as the primary coordination point for IP-related contract support, working closely with Legal and relevant business teams.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in IP management within a technology-driven or R&D environment.
  • Strong understanding of patent processes, trade secrets, and IP strategy.
  • Ability to engage with technical experts and translate complex concepts into clear IP assets.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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