Patent Attorney

Company description:

Who are we?Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent. We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Job description: Let's introduce ourselves

The Global Intellectual Property (IP) team is part of Group Legal & Corporate Affairs, which supports Volvo Cars across legal, intellectual property, compliance & ethics, and corporate governance. The IP function plays an important role in supporting Volvo Cars’ sustainable growth by identifying and protecting the intellectual property surrounding our technologies and brands, while enabling value through strategic collaborations.

Within Global IP, the Patent department focuses on protecting Volvo Cars’ innovations and helping the business secure and leverage its technological intellectual property. Patent Attorneys are important to Volvo Cars in protecting innovations, maintaining competitive advantage, and reducing intellectual property-related risk.

What you'll do

Since the modern three-point safety belt was invented, innovation has been and is a cornerstone of our operations, and protecting investments in technology is critical for our long-term success as we move rapidly towards an electrified, connected and autonomous driving future.

Volvo Cars is looking to recruit a Patent Attorney to be part of the Global IP team. You will be working closely with our groundbreaking Engineering teams to protect our inventions, maximize patent value and manage risks effectively. The recruitment is open to both experienced patent attorneys or promising individuals with some years of experience. In this role, you will either support or have the responsibility for all patent matters and strategic oversight for the patent portfolio in your area, depending on your level of experience. This is a opportunity be part of the team protecting the world’s most complicated consumer product and to work in a truly dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Key responsibilities

Fostering a culture of innovation and providing guidance, advice, and training to the Engineering teams

Implementing business relevant IP strategies in close collaboration with the Engineering teams and being the thought leader in your areas of exclusive responsibility

Proactively identifying and protecting inventions in close collaboration with inventors

Developing IP Portfolio in line with technology road maps.

Identifying and assessing patent-related risks and counselling on freedom-to-operate in an increasingly competitive environment

Evaluating invention disclosures and supervising the drafting and prosecution of applications to maximise commercial value

Taking responsibility for our external costs by ensuring we obtain high-quality work and value for money from external attorneys

Advising on licensing and contractual matters and reviewing IP clauses and agreements

Handling patent disputes and litigation

You will translate IP law principles into practical actions that deliver business value and tangible benefits, while helping to drive our strategic IP agenda. You will work closely with the Global Intellectual Property team across Sweden, the US and China, as well as colleagues within Group Legal & Corporate Affairs, Engineering, Design, Procurement and other parts of the organization.

What you'll bring

You are an experienced and skilled patent attorney with solid communications skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively throughout the company. Other qualifications include:

Qualified or partly qualified European and/or national patent attorney

Degree / Master of Science in a relevant technical field such as electronic engineering, engineering physics, applied physics, computer science, or ICT

At least 3 years of patent experience at a law firm, patent office, or in-house IP department, with expertise in both software implemented and mechanical inventions

Knowledge of patent law and practice of major jurisdictions, including obtaining and defending patent rights and challenging third-party patent rights

Proven analytical skills and experience in making decisions, negotiating, and developing solutions or judgments within relevant IP areas. You have a commercial mind and view IP as a strategic business asset, anticipate future business and legal risks and seek creative solutions and opportunities.

You are business-minded, structured and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on results and continuous improvement. You embrace change, work effectively to deadlines and thrive in a collaborative environment. Given the strategic and sensitive nature of Intellectual Property matters, you demonstrate integrity and discretion and have excellent written and spoken English.

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