Intellectual Property Engineer
Our client is a leading automotive company.
Mission:
- Manage IP matters for the company in Japan.
- Contribute to the definition implementation and followup of the IP strategy for Japan in alignment with the IP Manager.
- Execute current IP actions under the supervision of the IP Manager.
- Responsible for training programs: actively train R&D staff and mentor less experienced IP Engineers or beginners.
Responsibilities:
- IP Protection:
- Select appropriate protection types (Patent Design Copyright etc.) and methods.
- Define creations/inventions prepare filings (draft or subcontract) manage filings and prosecutions and handle IP committees.
- Participate in decisions regarding foreign filings.
- Manage the patent portfolio and define product coverage strategies with R&D/Projects.
- Training:
- Manage IP training for R&D/R&I teams (organize sessions adapt support for target audiences track training activities via mylearning tool).
- Deliver presentations on specific IP topics (new IP laws practices) to the IP network (meetings newsletters articles).
- Provide active support for IP network trainingrelated working groups.
- Preventing or Defending Against ThirdParty Actions:
- Conduct project studies based on competitor patents.
- Reorient projects in case of infringement risk.
- Perform patent clearances and IP rights validity studies including risk assessments.
- Contribute to opposition cases/nullity suits against thirdparty patents.
- Study and follow up on infringement claims and litigations.
- Detect infringements check validity of files and manage offensive prelitigation or litigation actions in coordination with IP and management teams following Group rules.
Must Have:
- Businesslevel proficiency in Japanese and English.
- Experience in IP and patent work within the automotive industry.
Nice to Have:
- Patent Attorney qualification.
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Remote Work :
No