In-House US Patent Agent - Drafting & Prosecution

ZF; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF is seeking a US Patent Agent in Northville, MI to manage invention disclosures and support in-house US patent drafting and prosecution. You will work with engineering teams and coordinate with IP counsel across regions to protect intellectual property assets.

The role requires technical background in electrical/electronics or related fields, and USPTO bar eligibility or admission, with several years of experience in electronics-based technology and IP work.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in electrical/electronics/related field required or equivalent.
• USPTO patent bar admission or eligible to sit for the patent bar.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering or IP field in electronics-based technology, automotive experience valued.
• Experience filing patent applications and prosecution before USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Manage invention disclosure process and coordinate with internal clients on inventions.
• Prepare and prosecute US patent applications and filings.
• Provide IP policy guidance to Engineering teams.
• Conduct patent searches to assess patentability of inventions.
• Collaborate with global IP teams and other business units.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Related field degree

USPTO patent bar admission or eligible

Job description

ZF is seeking a US Patent Agent in Northville, MI to manage invention disclosures and support in-house US patent drafting and prosecution. You will work with engineering teams and coordinate with IP counsel across regions to protect intellectual property assets.

The role requires technical background in electrical/electronics or related fields, and USPTO bar eligibility or admission, with several years of experience in electronics-based technology and IP work.