Patent Counsel

Groupe PSA; Poissy; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une entreprise innovante recherche un Junior Patent Counsel passionné par l'ingénierie mécanique. Dans ce rôle, vous serez au cœur de la gestion des brevets, supervisant la qualité des demandes et garantissant la protection des innovations clés. Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec les équipes d'ingénierie pour définir des stratégies de protection appropriées et vous serez impliqué dans divers aspects de la propriété intellectuelle. Cette opportunité vous permettra de développer vos compétences tout en contribuant à des projets de pointe dans un environnement dynamique et collaboratif.

Qualifications

• Plus de 3 ans d'expérience dans le domaine de la propriété intellectuelle.
• Qualification en tant qu'Avocat Européen en Brevets serait idéale.

Responsabilités

• Gérer la croissance et la qualité du portefeuille de brevets dans un domaine technique donné.
• Rédiger et superviser les demandes de brevets, en assurant la qualité des drafts.

Connaissances

Mécanique

Rédaction de brevets

Analyse juridique

Compétences en synthèse

Langues (Anglais, Français)

Compétences en italien et/ou allemand

Formation

Ingénieur/Master/PhD en ingénierie mécanique ou électrique

Diplôme CEIPI (brevets)

Description du poste

Stellantis is heavily investing in innovation, and its transition to a Tech company relies on its ability to develop innovative technologies and manage these advancements effectively. Its intellectual property assets not only enhance its competitiveness but also help to cement partnerships with other technology leaders.

In response to its ongoing commitment to growth and innovation, the IP Department is seeking a Junior Patent Counsel with Mechanical Engineering skills.

The patent counsel will need to dive into engineering and product teams to drive our patent grants in the right direction. Practically, the patent counsel will be responsible, within their technical perimeter (Body & Chassis) of a patent portfolio, from the patentability opinion to the patent grant. Most of the tasks are done in-house, and patent counsels are directly handling patent drafting and prosecution (INPI/EPO).

Besides, after having been trained by peers when needed, the patent counsel will be involved in various patent matters (contracts, FTO, litigation). They will receive and animate trainings to maintain a high level of patent expertise (EPO standards).

Responsibilities

Specifically, the position will include the following responsibilities:

1. Oversee the growth and quality of the patent portfolio in a given technical area, and in particular:

• Analyze invention proposals and define the most appropriate protection strategies.
• Ensure the protection of Stellantis' key innovations.
• Manage the drafting of patent applications, supervising the quality of drafts made by external attorneys and directly drafting part of the patent applications.

Handle the procedures for granting patent applications, including:

• International extension decisions, based on Stellantis' decision criteria and an analysis of technical, strategic, and financial information.
• Technical-legal arguments with patent offices for obtaining patent grants.
• Harvest inventions within the various departments of Stellantis by presenting patentability criteria and the processes for filing a patent application at Stellantis.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate studies for technologies to be embedded in our vehicles and manage IP aspects of supplier relationships.

Profile

Engineer/Master's/PhD in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Graduated from CEIPI (patents), with upwards of 3 years' experience in the IP profession. Qualification as a European Patent Attorney (EPA) would be ideal.
Excellent synthesis and writing skills in both English and French.
Ideally, skills in Italian and/or German.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Location

Europe, France

Languages