Patent Counsel (m/f/d)

Job description

Patent Counsel (m/f/d) for Safety and Motion - On-Site Handle invention disclosures and draft patent applications; prepare replies to office actions within a specific technical area of the SAM (Safety and Motion) portfolio. Support IP attorneys with filing and subsequent filings of patent applications. Provide IP counseling within the specific technical area of the SAM portfolio. Defend IP rights in the field of SAM, aligned with the patent strategy for the specific technical area.

Manage the IP Portfolio by participating in regular patent committee meetings with SAM R&D Strategy and IP SAM experts Support the IP BA SAM ASC & WBS head located in Frankfurt, Germany and SAM R&D/Strategy in defining national and international patent filing strategies, including cost-benefit and efficiency analysis. Implement IP processes and support BA SAM to ensure technical IP compliance within the specific technical area of the SAM portfolio.

Analyze third-party patent claims to assess potential risks; develop risk mitigation options, (e.g., design-around, invalidation, licensing), and advise BA SAM accordingly. Organize and conduct IP training sessions to share knowledge with the BA SAM R&D/Strategy teams as well as invention workshops, including support of participating inventors.

Qualifications

A university degree in engineering or natural sciences (e.g., Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering), with at least a Master’s, Diploma, or equivalent academic qualification. While Intellectual Property (IP) knowledge is preferred, the ability and willingness to quickly learn and adapt in a complex regulatory environment is equally valued. Proven technical experience in the field of wheel brakes and braking systems.

Excellent English skills, both written and spoken, are essential. Basic German language skills.