Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Patent Attorney

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag • $125K — $150K *
Northville, MI 48168In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in intellectual property law, either in a law firm or in-house
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
  • Technical degree in fields like electrical engineering or computer science preferred
  • Fully qualified Patent Attorney with USPTO admission
  • Experience in electronics-based technology and software legal issues valued
  • Strong knowledge of US patent laws and practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the invention disclosure process and collaborate with internal clients
  • Prepare and prosecute patent applications internally
  • Oversee outside patent counsel on related matters
  • Handle US patent infringement and licensing issues
  • Provide general commercial legal advice, including contract negotiations
  • Conduct IP due diligence for corporate transactions
  • Train engineering teams on intellectual property practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development in a leading automotive tech company
  • Collaborative work environment in a multi-cultural team
  • Involvement in high-impact projects within a recognized firm
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and legal practices
  • Commitment to integrity and professional growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Req ID 90674 | Northville, United States, ZF Active Safety US Inc.

Job Description

What you can look forward to as a Patent Attorney:
  • This position will report to the ZF US Lead 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.
  • Direct and oversee outside patent counsel.
  • Take Responsibility for US patent infringement matters, patent licensing cases, transaction and agreement support in the US, freedom to operate evaluations, and all other matters relating to part of the company's intellectual property assets, focusing on US matters.
  • Provide general commercial advice in all areas of the company's operations, including contract negotiation and review with respect to US law.
  • Software licensing relating to the Company's products consistent with US practice.
  • Performing IP due diligence and developing contracts for divestitures, acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures.
  • Provide expertise and training to Engineering teams relating US intellectual property policies, procedures and topics.


Your profile as a Patent Attorney:
  • 5+ years of experience in intellectual property law practice within a law firm and/or in-house.
  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Technical degree in electrical, electronics, computer engineering, physics, electro-mechanical or related field (preferred)
  • Fully qualified Patent Attorney admitted to the USPTO
  • Experience in working in the intellectual property field in the area of electronics-based technology including software, at a high technology company or law firm. Automotive experience in the field valued.
  • Software experience and knowledge of open-source compliance valued.
  • Electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics background valued.
  • Excellent knowledge of US laws and practices.
  • 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, senior executives and colleagues within the legal and 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.
  • Strategic thinker with focus on practical client advice and the ability to advise on legal risks within a business context.
  • Ability and train team members and inhouse clients.
  • 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 Attorney 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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160,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
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