Senior Manager Patent Management (f|m|x)

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 varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of 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 and implement the patent strategy and advise define 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, evaluation 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 trade intellectual property disputes

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

Collaborate with technical patent managers and external 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, measured 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

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

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