Intellectual Property Manager

KI • Green Bay, WI

89d

About The Position

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge. Are you passionate about protecting innovation and driving strategic growth through intellectual property? We’re seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Manager to lead our Intellectual Property function across the corporation and some subsidiaries. This is a critical leadership role responsible for safeguarding our present and future investments in intellectual property rights, enhancing our competitive position, and mitigating corporate risk through direct collaboration with legal counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with an emphasis in intellectual property law or a technical engineering degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a new product development or engineering environment.
• Prior management experience with a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with complex technical language and patent documentation.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work autonomously and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the corporation’s intellectual property strategy across all subsidiaries.
• Collaborate with legal teams to identify, protect, and enforce IP assets.
• Monitor and respond to potential trademark conflicts and opposition filings.
• Proactively identify opportunities for new patents and trademarks.
• Ensure compliance and minimize risk in product development and innovation initiatives.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work across a diverse and innovative corporate landscape—including significant collaboration with Spacesaver.
• Flexible hiring level based on your experience: Associate, Regular, or Senior.
• Make a tangible impact by protecting the ideas that power our future.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees