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Intellectual Property Associate

Location: Davis, California, USA


Reference: 2021-6367  

The fourth largest seed company in the world, Limagrain is an international cooperative group created and directed by French farmers. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain markets field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide.

Function: RESEARCH & INNOVATION - INNOVATION

Employment Type: Seasonal worker

Contract duration: 1700 hours a year

Main Goal

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer’s market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

Job description

NOTE: this position is approved for 1700 hours per year. 32-40 hours a week depending on the season. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Drive the process for data collection required for Plant Variety Protection (PVP)and patenting of plant varieties
  • Align with the all the key stakeholders including R&D operations, breeding, and marketing teams on IP data collection trials
  • Coordinate trial planning and data collection with breeding and marketing teams
  • Generate timely, reliable and high quality product characterization data required to enable the successful application for the protection of HM.CLAUSE germplasm through the various PVP/IP protection systems
  • Coordinate with the Global IP team to ensure variety protection applications are timely submitted
  • Organize seed deposits for the PVP/IP protection process
  • Coordinate work on applications, such as tracking, filing, deadlines and other requirements
  • Maintain IP records and notifications in the database
  • Drive process and technology improvements that allow for effective and efficient characterization data to be generated
  • Communicate with key stakeholders, including breeders and product managers, on the status and requirements for the protection of HM. CLAUSE's IP

Profile

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in a Biology with at least 2 years of experience or Master of Science in a Biology
  • Experience in field experiments, agronomy, and/or horticulture is a plus
  • Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders (breeders, product managers, scientists, etc.)
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple IP projects
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge and willingness to work with digital and analytical tools
  • Advanced problem-solving skills with effective hands-on task management
  • Familiarity with navigating and obtaining information from different types of IP databases (ePCT, USPTO, Espacenet, WIPO, etc)

Application

Please click HERE to learn more and to apply online.

HM.Clause is an "at will" employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Drug Free Workplace

More positions from: HM.Clause Inc.

Posted from June 18, 2021 until December 18, 2021
SeedQuest reference number: 129355

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.


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