Patent Engineer (m/w/d)
Core
Support development engineers in creating and evaluating invention disclosures, identify innovative projects for IP protection, and conduct patent/FTO research.
Role type
Patent Engineer
Builds
Patent portfolios and freedom-to-operate analyses for a Japanese company's European development teams
Domain
Mechanical engineering / Automotive / Intellectual Property
Required skills
Mechanical engineering degree, Fluent German, Technical understanding, Patent/IP knowledge (preferred)
Responsibilities
Support development engineers in creating and evaluating invention disclosures, Identify and evaluate innovative projects for potential IP activities, Conduct patent, novelty, and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) research, Act as liaison between European development teams and the Japanese patent department, Monitor and analyze third-party patents and rights in the relevant technology area
