Senior Manager Patent Management (f|m|x)

JR Germany; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Head of the Patent Department in Kassel. This role involves managing patent-related processes and collaborating with international teams while providing strategic direction on intellectual property matters. Applicants should have a strong background in patent law, especially within automotive technologies, and be fluent in both German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in patent law in a corporate patent department, especially in the automotive sector.
• Experience in leading a global patent department.
• Strong understanding of patent laws in key jurisdictions.

Aufgaben

• Manage all processes related to patents and intellectual property.
• Oversee collaboration with external service providers and patent attorneys.
• Participate in defense of intellectual property rights.

Kenntnisse

Patent law

Management

Communication

Business judgment

Intellectual property rights

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Degree in engineering or technical mathematics-based subject

Patent attorney qualification

Jobbeschreibung

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Client:

Magna

Location:

kassel, Germany

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

As Head of the Patent Department of Magna Powertrain, you will define and implement the patent strategy and advise the board and management on all matters related to intellectual property, patents, and licenses.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all patent-related processes, from invention to legally granted intellectual property, including patent consulting, evaluating inventions, and overseeing externally conducted novelty searches

Ensure effective intellectual property management for national and international entities, including deadline monitoring and fee payments, involving external service providers

Participate in, enforce, and defend intellectual property rights and handle intellectual property disputes

Manage employee inventions (work closely with the engineering community), determine inventor incentives, and handle legally required inventor remuneration

Collaborate with technical patent managers and external patent attorneys

Communicate with decentralized patent managers, especially those abroad

Oversee the cost management of the department

Cooperate with partners in patent and intellectual property searches, manage patent prosecution activities, evaluate third-party intellectual property rights, and participate in opposition proceedings against third-party intellectual property rights

Requirements and Qualifications

Degree in engineering (or technical, mathematics-based subject)

Patent attorney qualification at a national patent office

Proven experience in practicing patent law in a patent law firm or corporate patent department, with a focus on the automotive industry (eDrive and powertrain technologies preferred)

Experience in post-grant proceedings, with a focus on patent infringement proceedings

Proven track record of leading and managing a global patent department

Strong understanding of patent laws, regulations, and procedures in key jurisdictions

Sound business judgment and communication skills

Experience working in an international environment

Fluency in German and English is required