About Us:

TactoTek® is transforming the design and manufacturing of electronics with our IMSE® (In-Mold Structural Electronics) technology. By licensing our technology to development houses and manufacturers across industries, we enable the creation of innovative, lightweight, and sustainable electronic solutions. Our mission is to drive the future of structural electronics, pushing the boundaries of product design and functionality.

To support this mission, we are looking for a committed and detail-oriented IP Manager to take ownership of our global intellectual property operations and help implement our IP strategy in collaboration with our CTO and the internal IP team.

Job Overview:

As IP Manager, you will be responsible for the operational management of TactoTek’s global intellectual property portfolio. This is a senior individual contributor role reporting directly to the CTO and working closely with internal stakeholders and external IP professionals.

You will play a key role in maintaining and strengthening the company’s IP foundation across patents, trademarks, utility models, and domains, while enabling R&D, sales, and partnerships with clear, well-managed IP processes and insights.

This position is preferably based in Oulu, Finland, but hybrid work options are available.

We will begin reviewing applications during week 33, so early applications are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

IPR Portfolio Management

• Manage TactoTek’s global IPR portfolio: patents, utility models, trademarks, and domains

• Coordinate invention notices, patent applications, and portfolio budgeting

• Oversee the IP management database and annuity/invoice handling

• Ensure proper assignment of invention disclosures and proof of trademark use

Analysis, Strategy & Support

• Conduct prior-art searches, including competitor and partner IP analyses

• Contribute to the implementation of TactoTek’s IP strategy in close collaboration with the CTO and the IP team.

• Provide internal stakeholders (R&D, sales, marketing, finance, etc.) with relevant IP support

• Support sales and partnership teams with IP-related input

Stakeholder Coordination & Training

• Liaise with external patent attorneys and manage ongoing prosecution

• Organize internal IPR training and raise IP awareness across the company

• Actively contribute as a member of the TactoTek IPR team

We Expect You to Have:

• Proven experience in intellectual property management, particularly in technology-intensive industries

• Good knowledge of global IP processes (patents, utility models, trademarks, domains)

• Experience working with IPR databases, such as Greip, is an advantage

• Strong analytical and structured working style, with a proactive mindset

• A development-oriented attitude: willingness to improve tools, processes, and personal competencies over time

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Fluency in English and Finnish and other languages are a plus

What We Offer:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the core of innovation in a fast-growing, modern company at the forefront of IMSE® technology. You’ll collaborate with world-class engineers and designers, contributing directly to the protection and commercialization of cutting-edge solutions in next-generation electronics.

At TactoTek, employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, develop their skills, and actively shape their role over time. Our flexible, remote-friendly work culture supports both professional impact and personal balance. We offer a competitive compensation package and the chance to be part of a team that’s redefining how electronics are designed and manufactured.

If you're passionate about intellectual property and ready to take the next step in a dynamic tech environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The position will be filled as soon as the right person is found.