Patent Manager (Curator for Scenarios)

Position Overview

To support the rapid expansion of our IP portfolio and ensure high-quality, strategically aligned patents, we are hiring a Patent Manager (Curator for Projects/Scenarios). This role is pivotal in sourcing, curating, and refining patentable inventions from across our AI-driven projects. You will be responsible for sourcing inventions, managing invention disclosures, preparing clear invention concepts for external patent counsel, and ensuring successful, timely filings. You will also play a key role in supporting strategic partnerships, including those with leading universities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and Evaluation:

· Proactively identify novel and valuable inventions across projects where you are the responsible curator.

· Regularly engage with engineering, research, and product teams to uncover and evaluate patentable innovation.

· Facilitate patent brainstorming

· Serve as the primary point of contact for patent-related inquiries

• Concept Development:

· Prepare concise and technically clear invention concepts and documentation for external patent attorneys and agents, in collaboration with inventors.

· Map patents to strategic priority scenarios as defined by management and the business roadmap.

• Patent Drafting and Filing::

· Support the drafting process in cooperation with patent agents (review drafts from patent agents, address questions during the drafting process, clarify the concept).

· Occasionally perform full drafting for special projects.

· Support the prosecution process (collaborate with the team to manage office actions and correspondence related to pending applications).

• Portfolio Quality Management:

· Conduct patent mapping and analysis.

· Review and prioritize inventions to ensure a stronger, more valuable patent portfolio.

· Maintain high-quality records and manage workflows for multiple concurrent projects.

• Collaboration:

· Work with cross-functional project leaders and external partners to foster joint inventions and filings.

· Support internal education and awareness about IP processes and value.

· Monitor patent landscape to identify trends, threats, and opportunities for new filings.

· Assist in developing and refining patenting processes and best practices.

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Required Qualifications

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Experience:

· Minimum 1 year of experience drafting or writing patent applications, preferably in the IT/AI sector.

Skills:

· Understanding of patent processes and invention disclosure management.

· Understanding of AI technologies

· Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise invention statements.

· Experience working with patent attorneys/agents

· Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

· Capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

· Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (At least B1 level).

· Written and verbal Russian proficiency will be a strong advantage.

· Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, external representatives, inventors, and various stakeholders.

· Customer service-oriented mindset with the ability to handle inquiries and provide support professionally.

What We Offer

• 💻 Choice of work equipment (e.g., laptop, monitor, etc.)
• 🇬🇧 English classes (iTalki – $130 monthly)
• ⏰ Flexible schedule (we usually work between 09:00/10:00 and 18:00/19:00 CET or EET)
• 👶 Newborn bonus (€500 per child)
• 🧠 Patent remuneration
• 🌴 Paid leave
• 🧑‍💻 Remote work in locations without our offices
• Hybrid work in locations with offices (2 days in-office, 3 days remote):
  • 🇧🇬 Sofia: 59 G. M. Dimitrov Blvd., NV Tower, 8th floor, 1700
  • 🇷🇸 Belgrade: Makedonska 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
  • 🇹🇷 Istanbul: Rüzgarlı Bahçe Mah., Kavak Sok., Smart Plaza B Blok 31/B, 34805 Kavacık-Beykoz/İstanbul
  • 🇹🇷 Sakarya: Esentepe Mh., Akademiyolu Sk., Teknoloji Geliştirme Bölgesi No. 10 D/206, Serdivan, Sakarya
  • 🇹🇷 Izmir: Ege Üniversitesi Kampüsü, Erzene Mah., Ankara Cad., No:172/67, 35100 Bornova/İzmir

Constructor fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or other protected characteristics. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.