Description

1. Tool & System Development & Enhancement:
o Design, develop, customize, and implement software tools and platforms for IP data mining, patent searching, landscaping, analytics, visualization, and reporting.
o Develop and evaluate new methods, concepts, and tools for IP intelligence, potentially utilizing Natural Language Processing (NLP), machine learning (ML) models, network analysis, and advanced data visualization and reporting techniques.
o Identify opportunities for and implement automation of IP-related workflows and processes, such as prior art searching, patent monitoring, freedom-to-operate analysis support, and competitive intelligence gathering.
2. Data Analytics & Insights Delivery:
o Perform complex data analysis on patent and non-patent literature to extract actionable insights, identify trends, support IP strategy, and prepare business relevant decisions.
3. Technology Scouting & Implementation:
o Continuously scout, evaluate, benchmark, and recommend new IP-related technologies, AI tools, data sources, and analytical methodologies.
o Support the implementation and integration of new IP technology solutions.
4. Collaboration & Technical Support:
o Partner closely with IP attorneys, patent agents, R&D teams, data scientists, and IT departments to understand their needs and deliver effective technological solutions.
o Provide technical support, training, and best-practice guidance to users of IP tools and systems.
5. Project Management:
o Manage projects related to the implementation or enhancement of IP technology systems and tools, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

o [3-5+] years of experience in a technology-focused role, preferably within an IP, R&D, or legal tech environment.
o Proven experience in developing and implementing software solutions, data analytics tools, or automation scripts.
o Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python, and familiarity with relevant libraries (e.g., for NLP, ML, data analysis).
o Strong knowledge of database technologies and data warehousing concepts.
o Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, programmatic libraries like D3.js, Matplotlib, Seaborn).
o Familiarity with API integrations and web scraping techniques.
o Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services is a plus.

JPO Knowledge: Deep, practical understanding of the Japan Patent Office (JPO) patent and trademark prosecution lifecycle, from filing to grant and maintenance.
Software Proficiency: Proficiency and significant hands-on experience with IP management software is essential. Experience in data migration. Tools Power BI and Tableau
Language Skills: Native-level fluency in Japanese (written and spoken) and business-level proficiency in English (written and spoken) for effective communication with global teams and foreign associates.

Additional Info

Company Description

Since Bosch Japan is one of the unique entity in Bosch worldwide who has a genuine R&D function by itself, it gives C/IPR-JP a chance to handle not only the services dedicated for RB Germany but also handle the services to support for IP creation from Japan. By deepening your IP knowledge with a cooperation of global IP team, it enables us to offer a global and practical IP solution.