Location: Mita, JP, JP
- General Business Unit: PM
- Job Function: Business Support
- Requisition Number:
- Description:
**Job Summary**:
Intellectual Property (IP) Specialist
**General Responsibilities**:
- Research, analysis, and management of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- Review, drafting, and negotiation of IP-related agreements such as NDAs, licensing agreements, and joint development contracts
- Planning and promotion of IP strategies in collaboration with internal departments such as sales
- Coordination with external patent attorneys and law firms for filing, prosecution, and dispute resolution
- Liaison and coordination on IP matters with overseas offices and partners
- Conducting IP due diligence for new business initiatives and M&A; activities
- Planning and implementation of internal IP education and awareness programs
**Functional Skills and Knowledge**:
Required:




- Minimum 5 years of experience in IP-related work at a company or patent law firm
- Knowledge of Japanese and international IP systems
- Practical experience in handling IP matters involving overseas entities
- Business-level English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Strong Japanese communication and documentation skills
Preferred:
- Qualifications such as Japanese Patent Attorney or IP Management Certification
- Technical or legal background in pharmaceuticals or life sciences
- Experience in IP operations within trading companies or manufacturing industries
**Education**:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or an equivalent degree
- Requisition Number:
- Job Function: Business Support

📌 Manager Intellectual Property Administration (Punta Mita)
🏢 DKSH Holding
📍 Punta Mita