Senior Patent Manager (m/f/d)

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  "name": "Senior Patent Manager (m/f/d)",
  "office": "Stuttgart",
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  "schedule": "full-time",
  "createdAt": "2026-02-20T22:36:09+00:00",
  "seniority": "experienced",
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  "occupation": "patent_and_ip_law",
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      "name": "Your mission",
      "value": "The future of AI computing is light, not electrons.<br> <br>Q.ANT is building photonic processing systems that compute with light – delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and HPC applications.<br> <br>Groundbreaking technology alone does not create market leadership. It must be strategically protected, defensible, and positioned to secure long-term freedom to operate and technological dominance.<br> <br>As our Senior Patent Manager (m/f/d), your mission is to transform innovation into strategic power. You ensure that breakthroughs in photonic processors are systematically identified, effectively protected, and leveraged to secure sustainable competitive advantage. By architecting a robust intellectual property framework, you convert technological excellence into long-term business value, enhance investor confidence, and reinforce the company’s position as a market leader.<br> <br><br><p style=\"border:0px solid;margin:0px;\"><strong>Your Responsibilities:</strong><span style=\"border:0px solid;margin:0px;\"><span style=\"border:0px solid;margin:0px;\"><br style=\"border:0px solid;margin:0px;\"></span></span></p><ul style=\"border:0px solid;\"><li><span><span><strong>Strategic IP Architecture:</strong> </span></span><span><span>Develop and evolve a forward-looking patent strategy that synchronizes Q.ANT’s breakthroughs with global business </span><span>objectives </span><span>for a sustainable competitive advantage.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Innovation Extraction: </strong></span></span><span><span>Partner with R&D and Executive Leadership to </span><span>identify </span><span>and prioritize patentable breakthroughs, transforming deep-tech into high-value, enforceable global assets.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Portfolio Mastery:</strong> </span></span><span><span>Take full ownership of the international patent lifecycle - from disclosure to enforcement - ensuring a robust and commercially dominant IP portfolio (EP, US, PCT).</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>FTO Governance:</strong> </span></span><span><span>Secure market power through proactive Freedom-to-Operate analyses and competitive monitoring, neutralizing IP risks before they </span><span>impact </span><span>the technology roadmap.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Investor Readiness:</strong> </span></span><span><span>Deliver sophisticated IP reporting and due diligence, providing transparency and actionable insights for investors, partners, and the C-suite.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Institutional IP Culture:</strong> </span></span><span><span>Foster high-performance IP awareness within technical teams to accelerate the transition from lab invention to protected corporate </span><span>asset</span><span>.</span></span></li></ul>"
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    {
      "name": "Your profile",
      "value": "<ul><li><span><span><strong>Deep-Tech Foundation:</strong> </span></span><span><span>University degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Photonics, enabling you to engage with breakthrough science at its most granular level.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Strategic IP Expertise:</strong> </span></span><span><span>5+ years in patent management or a top-tier law firm, with a proven </span><span>track record </span><span>in navigating complex international patent systems.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Technological Foresight:</strong> </span></span><span><span>Nuanced understanding of </span><span>deep-tech </span><span>(ideally photonics/semiconductors) to </span><span>anticipate </span><span>market shifts and translate technical concepts into IP value.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Analytical Rigor:</strong> </span></span><span><span>Exceptional </span><span>skill </span><span>in FTO and competitive mapping, treating risk management as a strategic lever for market dominance.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Autonomous Resilience:</strong> </span></span><span><span>Self-driven operator who thrives in high-complexity environments, </span><span>maintaining </span><span>a result-oriented focus even under intense pressure.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Communication Excellence:</strong> </span></span><span><span>Sophisticated verbal and written English skills, bridging the gap between technical experts and executive stakeholders (German is a plus).</span></span></li></ul>"
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      "name": "Why us?",
      "value": "<ul style=\"border:0px solid;color:rgb(238,238,238);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;\"><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><p>We hire for attitude and train for skills.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><p>We encourage self responsibility and accelerate professional development.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><p>We move fast and encourage experimentation.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><p>You have the opportunity to be part of developing breakthrough photonic computing technology and have a lasting impact on the future of computing.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><p>You can be part of a passionate international, highly skilled cross functional team.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><p>You will have access to the founders of the company.</p></li></ul>"
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