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About Bitdeer:

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining and AI cloud.
Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers. Apart from designing industry-leading ASIC chips and manufacturing mining rigs, the Group handles complex processes involved in computing across the value chain. This includes equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and network and facility operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with a high demand for artificial intelligence.
Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer operates globally with a diversified 3 GW energy portfolio, and deploys Bitcoin mining and HPC datacenters in the United States, Bhutan, Norway, Canada, Malaysia, and Ethiopia.

What you will be responsible for:

Patent Management & Strategy:

• Design & Implement IP Processes: Develop and continuously refine a streamlined patent application process-from invention identification, proposal evaluation, and filing to rights maintenance.
• Incentive & Compliance Programs: Establish and standardize patent incentive mechanisms to motivate internal R&D teams, ensuring high-quality patent submissions while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Global Patent Portfolio Management: Strategically plan and adjust the company's international patent landscape based on market dynamics and business objectives.
• Licensing & Negotiations: Collaborate on patent licensing initiatives, cross-licensing agreements, and strategies related to standard-essential patents (SEP) to maximize commercial opportunities.
• Risk Control & Infringement Prevention: Develop and implement risk mitigation protocols, including proactive infringement monitoring and early warning systems.
• IP Culture & Training: Lead internal training sessions and drive the development of a robust intellectual property culture across the organization.

Technical Patent Innovation:

• Invention Scouting: Engage closely with R&D teams to identify breakthrough innovations and translate these into strong, defensible patent applications.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage deep technical knowledge in areas such as HPC, AI, and server chip technologies to draft or supervise the drafting of high-value patent claims that secure core innovations.
• Competitive Analysis: Monitor competitor patent portfolios and industry standards to assess risks, identify opportunities, and formulate defensive strategies.
• Open Source & Standards Compliance: Integrate patent strategies with open source protocols (e.g., RISC-V) and industry standards to ensure robust protection of proprietary technologies.

IP Dispute Resolution & Risk Management

• Lead the resolution of IP disputes, litigation, and enforcement actions, collaborating with external counsel when necessary.
• Develop IP risk mitigation strategies, including handling patent assertion cases, trade secret protection, and licensing negotiations.
• Support IP-related negotiations, settlements, and licensing discussions with third parties.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in patent engineering, IP management, or related roles within technology-driven organizations or reputable IP agencies.
• Familiarity with US patent laws, regulations, and procedures, preferably with experience in US patent prosecution or intellectual property management.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing patent management systems (e.g., proposal review processes, incentive programs, patent pool management, international patent portfolio management).
• Technical expertise in the technology areas of Semiconductor, Microelectronics, Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, with a demonstrated understanding of complex engineering principles and concepts.
• Experience in IP litigation, dispute resolution, and negotiations.

What you will experience working with us:

• A culture that values authenticity and diversity of thoughts and backgrounds;
• An inclusive and respectable environment with open workspaces and exciting start-up spirit;
• Fast-growing company with the chance to network with industrial pioneers and enthusiasts;
• Ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset industry;
• Involvement in new projects, developing processes/systems;
• Personal accountability, autonomy, fast growth, and learning opportunities;
• Attractive welfare benefits and developmental opportunities such as training and mentoring.

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Bitdeer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws. Bitdeer does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on conditions such as race, colour, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME