Intellectual Property (IP) Project Manager

6-month initial contract

Hybrid working, based in Gaydon

£28ph (Inside IR35)

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are seeking an IP Project Manager to join their team

Job Description

As Project Manager, your main responsibilities are:

• To support the identification of intellectual property (IP) opportunities, across vehicle, product and brand designs.
• Governing the IP identification for offboard, digital, branding, events and collaborations etc.
• Design registrations, trademarks and patents.
• Ensure that other company's protections are not infringed.
• Manage the tight timings required e.g. programme management focus.

Qualifications / Skills required

• Industry design knowledge (automotive preferential but not essential)
• Legal knowledge of intellectual property requirements i.e. design registrations and trademarks
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.

Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.

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IF APPLICABLE (UK AND B2B ROLES)

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*