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Helvar develops intelligent lighting control solutions across software, IoT and building automation. We are actively developing our patent portfolio and monitoring the evolving competitive landscape. 

As our current patent professional moves on to new challenges, you will have a unique opportunity to shape and further develop Helvar’s IPR operations.

• Previous professional experience in patents or intellectual property, for example as a patent professional, patent engineer, patentattorneyor in-house IP specialist. 
• Strong understanding of patent law, patentprocessesand international patent filing practices. 
• Experience in evaluating inventions, managing patentportfoliosand conducting freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Patent application drafting experience is considered an advantage. 
• Ability to understand complex technologies and translate them into clear, commercially relevant IPR recommendations. 
• Strong analytical, prioritisation and stakeholder-management skills. 
• Excellent written and spoken English. 
• Finnish and/or German language skills are considered a significant advantage. 
• A relevant master’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific discipline, such as engineering, computer science,physicsor a related field. 
• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be beneficial
  • Building automation 
  • Software and embedded systems 
  • Internet of Things 
  • Artificial intelligence 
  • Electronics and electrical devices 
  • Lighting technologies and control systems 

What we are looking for 

You are a commercially minded patent professional who combines legal and technical expertise with a practical and collaborative approach. You are comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities and communicating complex IPR topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

You are motivated by the opportunity to take ownership of a developing IPR function rather than stepping into a narrowly defined role. You enjoy building effective ways of working, influencing the direction of the function and determining how internal expertise and external support can best be combined. 
 

• Manage and developHelvar’sglobal patent portfolio in line with the company’s technology and business strategy. 
• Evaluate invention disclosures and prioritise inventions for patent protection. 
• Guide R&D and product teams on patentability, inventionidentificationand innovation capture. 
• Conduct and coordinate freedom-to-operate studies, patent landscapeanalysesand other IP-related investigations. 
• Manage patent filings, prosecution activities,renewalsand other portfolio-related processes. 
• Coordinate the work of external patent attorneys and other specialist advisers. 
• Draft or support the drafting of patent applications and responses to patent office actions. 
• Manage and develop the use of IP management software,databasesand related processes. 
• Monitor competitor patent activity, emergingtechnologiesand potential IP risks. 
• Provide IPR input for licensing, litigation,partnershipsand other strategic business decisions. 
• Promote IP awareness and good practices across the organisation. 
• Shape the future scope,prioritiesand operating model ofHelvar’sIPR function. 

The exact scope of the role will depend partly on your experience and professional interests. As Helvar’s in-house IPR expert, you will have significant influence over which activities are managed internally and which are handled in collaboration with external patent attorneys and other specialist service providers. 

• We value your growth: With a wide range of online learning opportunities and internal mobility, you’ll have the tools and support to advance your career. 
• Autonomy and balance: Our culture is built on trust, offering you autonomy in your role while promoting a healthy work-life balance and benefiting from a supportive and collaborative environment. 
• Wellbeing at the heart: Whether it’s our products for customers or how we care for our team, wellbeing is our top priority. We offer a dedicated Wellbeing Day every year, and all employees can take advantage of our weekly Empower Hour for wellbeing, community, or learning activities. 
• A company you can trust: With over 100 years of history, we’re a stable, family-owned Finnish company that’s growing across our international locations. 
  
  

If you’re excited to drive innovation, shape Helvar’s future, and grow in a company with a rich history and forward-thinking mindset, we want to hear from you!

Apply to join our team of talented and innovative experts!

If you’d like to join the Helvar family, please apply for this vacancy through our Careers site at helvar.com/careers by 18th July 2026. We have included a few questions in the application form that we hope you won’t mind answering.

We will be continuously interviewing candidates during the application period and will fill the position as soon as we find the right match! 

For additional information on the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition & Development Manager: Ben Fryer [email protected] who will get in touch with you shortly.

In the meantime, please give us a follow on Instagram: @lifeathelvar

The Helvar Promise to You!

At Helvar, we’re determined to improve the wellbeing of people in every space - including our own employees. We promise you conditions that foster your personal growth and help you achieve your full potential. As a tight-knit company with a family ethos, we’re proud to see that Helvarians care deeply about our customers, our partners, our planet and each other. Our drive to create a better working environment is part of what we call Brighter Spaces.

We trust your vision! "Over the last 100 years, we've become experts at innovation. It's part of our culture. Together we evolve and adapt our solutions to create perfect conditions.“

We invest in you! "As we spend 1/3 of our life at work, it's important to have fun! We work in a friendly, easy-going atmosphere, and we're focused on improving your wellbeing. We celebrate a learning culture and promote Bright Ideas.”

You have the freedom to impact! “People help shape our success. This allows us to be true leaders. With your ideas, we're focused on achieving a brighter, sustainable future for generations to come.”

We’re with you all the way!

About Helvar

Helvar is an international lighting technology company delivering intelligent, energy-efficient lighting solutions for smart, sustainable buildings. By combining advanced lighting controls, environmental sensing, and digital services, Helvar helps create healthier, more productive spaces while reducing energy consumption and supporting long-term sustainability goals.

For more than 100 years, Helvar has been at the forefront of lighting innovation, enabling buildings to operate more intelligently through data-driven insights, seamless system integration, and future-ready technology. With offices in Finland, the UK, Poland, and Sweden, and a global partner network spanning more than 80 countries, Helvar provides local expertise backed by international reach.

With over 300,000 projects delivered worldwide across a wide range of industries and applications, Helvar offers wired, wireless, and hybrid lighting control solutions, environmental sensing technologies, and a cloud-based digital services platform. Together, these solutions form a comprehensive end-to-end ecosystem that helps customers optimise building performance, enhance occupant wellbeing, and achieve their sustainability ambitions.

Helvar Recruitment Equality and Diversity Disclaimer

At Helvar, we are committed to creating a workplace that promotes a culture of equality, respect, and opportunity for all.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team and encourage everyone to apply.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.