Intellectual Property Engineer

Valeo North America Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo, a global tech company and automotive supplier, is seeking an Intellectual Property Engineer in Chennai. You will define invention protection strategies and coordinate filings to strengthen the IP portfolio.

You will draft and supervise patent filings, assess infringement risks, and support R&D teams. The role requires proactive risk management and collaboration across regions to protect Valeo's innovations.

Responsibilities

• Define protection strategy for inventions and coordinate filings across jurisdictions.
• Draft or supervise patent filings and prosecutions, working with R&D teams.
• Manage Valeo's patent portfolio and perform IP risk assessments.
• Conduct infringement analyses and support pre-litigation actions with legal teams.

Skills

IP strategy

Patent prosecution

Patent drafting

Infringement analysis

Job description

## Intellectual Property EngineerApplylocations: Chennaitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ2026074246Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.****IP protection***** Selection of the most appropriate type of protection (Patent, Design, Copyright, ...) and best way to proceed* Definition of the creation/inventions, preparation of the filings (drafting or subcontracting), filings, prosecutions* Participation to the decisions regarding foreign filings,* Definition of product coverage strategy with R&D/Projects* Patent portfolio management****Preventing or defending from third parties actions***** Project studies in view of identified competitor patents* Action for reorienting any project in case of infringement risk* Patent clearances and IP Rights validity studies based on one or cluster of families and including risk assessment* Contributions to Oppositions / Nullity suits against patents granted to third parties* Study and follow-up of infringement claims and litigations****Infringement actions against third parties** (on the basis of Valeo patents)*** Infringement detection and validity check of the files* Offensive pre-litigation or litigation actions, in liaison with IP, Division Managements and other involved functions and according to Group rules****Support to other functions***** Reviewing of IP clauses in agreements, Proposition of modifications in agreements* IP training for R&D/R&I teamsApplying the Environment Safety and Security procedures and good practices; know for their activities and the activities of subcontractors the potential risks and their consequences. Be attentive and responsive to them and manage the associated action plans.**Job:**Intellectual Property Engineer**Organization:**Region Intellectual Property**Schedule:**Full time**Employee Status:**Regular**Job Type:**Permanent contract**Job Posting Date:**2026-07-28*Join Us ! Being part of our team, you will join: - one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development - a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration - more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth - a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com*