Global Patent Counsel - Mobility IP Strategy

MAHLE; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE seeks a US Patent Attorney in Farmington Hills, MI. You will protect MAHLE’s intellectual property by drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international applications, performing FTO analyses, and guiding patentability assessments.

You will collaborate with engineers, business, and legal teams across the U.S., Germany, China, and Japan. You will also support IP-related agreements and litigation activities, driving strategic protection of MAHLE’s innovations.

Qualifications

• JD required and must be active in at least one US State Bar.
• Registered Patent Attorney before USPTO.
• Bachelor’s in mechanical/ Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Experience supporting patent preparation and prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Identify and protect IP rights aligned with MAHLE's objectives.
• Conduct Freedom-to-Operate analyses to assess IP risks.
• Provide guidance on patentability assessments and competitive IP landscapes.
• Assist with IP-related agreements including licensing and confidentiality.
• Support IP disputes and litigation activities as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to identify inventions.
• Coordinate with global IP colleagues to align strategies.
• Monitor competitor patent activity and emerging technologies.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (US state)

USPTO Registration

Engineering degree (ME/EE/Physics)

Tools

Patent databases

Legal research tools

Job description

MAHLE seeks a US Patent Attorney in Farmington Hills, MI. You will protect MAHLE’s intellectual property by drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international applications, performing FTO analyses, and guiding patentability assessments.

You will collaborate with engineers, business, and legal teams across the U.S., Germany, China, and Japan. You will also support IP-related agreements and litigation activities, driving strategic protection of MAHLE’s innovations.