Patent Agent

Valeo • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join the technological revolution of automotive electrification and e-mobility at Valeo! About the Role: As a Patent Agent you will be responsible for implementing and following up the IP strategy for Product Groups/Product Lines/Research & Innovation of the Division (in agreement with IP Manager and IP Director of the related Division) while conducting the current IP actions as defined below, under the supervision of the IP Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field is required
• 3-5 years experience working within IP strategy, specifically in drafting applications and office action responses.

Responsibilities

• IP protection Selection of the most appropriate type of protection (Patent, Design, Copyright, …) and best way to proceed Definition of the creation/inventions, preparation of the filings (drafting or subcontracting), filings, prosecutions Participation to the decisions regarding foreign filings, Definition of product coverage strategy with R&D/Projects
• Patent portfolio management Preventing or defending from third parties actions Project studies in view of identified competitor patents Action for reorienting any project in case of infringement risk Patent clearances and IP Rights validity studies based on one or cluster of families and including risk assessment Contributions to Oppositions / Nullity suits against patents granted to third parties
• Study and follow-up of infringement claims and litigations Infringement actions against third parties (on the basis of Valeo patents) Infringement detection and validity check of the files Offensive pre-litigation or litigation actions, in liaison with IP, Division Managements and other involved functions and according to Group rules
• Support to other functions Reviewing of IP clauses in agreements, Proposition of modifications in agreements IP training for R&D/R&I teams Applying the Environment Safety and Security procedures and good practices; known for their activities and the activities of subcontractors the potential risks and their consequences. Be attentive and responsive to them and manage the associated action plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level