Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Patent Agent

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag • $95K — $115K *
Northville, MI 48168In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Technical degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, physics, or related field
  • USPTO patent bar admission or eligibility to sit for it
  • 2+ years of engineering or intellectual property experience, particularly in electronics
  • Expertise in filing patent applications with the USPTO
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Report to ZF Lead US Counsel and manage intellectual property facets
  • Manage the invention disclosure process and collaborate with internal clients
  • Prepare and prosecute patent applications in the US
  • Advise Engineering teams on intellectual property policies and procedures
  • Conduct patent searches to assess invention patentability

Benefits

  • Involvement in a dynamic in-house intellectual property practice
  • Opportunity to work closely with engineering and innovation teams
  • Engagement with international teams in a multi-cultural setting
  • Chance to impact technology in the automotive sector
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
Req ID 90675 | Northville, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

Job Description

What you can look forward to as a US Patent Agent:
  • This position will report to a ZF Lead US Counsel and will hold responsibility for certain facets of the intellectual property in-house practice
  • Manage invention disclosure process and work closely with internal clients on all matters relating to inventions.
  • Internal preparation of patent applications and patent prosecution matters in the US.
  • Provide expertise to Engineering teams relating intellectual property policies, procedures and topics.
  • Conduct patent searches for assessing patentability of inventions.


Your profile as a US Patent Agent:
  • Technical degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, physics, electro-mechanical or related field
  • USPTO patent bar admission or fully eligible to sit for the USPTO patent bar
  • 2+ years of experience in working in engineering and/or the intellectual property field in the area of electronics-based technology including automotive experience in the field valued.
  • Electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics background valued.
  • Expertise in filing patent applications and related prosecution filings with the USPTO.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with engineers, and colleagues within the intellectual property teams and ability to work effectively in an international multi-cultural environment.
  • Hard working, well organized, able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure, and experience managing and completing complex projects in a demanding environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills required.
  • Must possess commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality.
  • Ability to multi-task and accomplish tight deadlines in a team environment


Be part of our ZF team as Patent Agent and apply now!

Contact

Hannah Cline



About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
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Size
160,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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