Since the modern three-point safety belt was invented, innovation has been and is a cornerstone of our operations, and protecting investments in technology is critical for our long-term success as we move rapidly towards an electrified, connected and autonomous driving future.
Volvo Cars is looking to recruit a Patent Attorney to be part of the Global IP team. You will be working closely with our groundbreaking Engineering teams to protect our inventions, maximize patent value and manage risks effectively. The recruitment is open to both experienced patent attorneys or promising individuals with some years of experience. In this role, you will either support or have the responsibility for all patent matters and strategic oversight for the patent portfolio in your area, depending on your level of experience. This is a opportunity be part of the team protecting the world’s most complicated consumer product and to work in a truly dynamic and fast-moving environment.
Following are examples of key responsibilities for an experienced Patent Attorney:
- Fostering a culture of innovation and providing guidance, advice, and training to the Engineering teams
- Implementing business relevant IP strategies in close collaboration with the Engineering teams and being the thought leader in your areas of exclusive responsibility
- Proactively identifying and protecting inventions in close collaboration with inventors
- Developing IP Portfolio in line with technology road maps.
- Identifying and assessing patent-related risks and counselling on freedom-to-operate in an increasingly competitive environment
- Evaluating invention disclosures and supervising the drafting and prosecution of applications to maximise commercial value
- Taking responsibility for our external costs by ensuring we obtain high-quality work and value for money from external attorneys
- Advising on licensing and contractual matters and reviewing IP clauses and agreements
- Handling patent disputes and litigation
You will translate IP law principles into actions that deliver business value and tangible benefits and help to drive the strategic IP agenda.
All this includes close cooperation with the Global Intellectual Property team in Sweden, US and in China, as well as the other parts of Group Legal & Corporate Affairs, Engineering, Design, Procurement, and many other parts of the organization and related entities.
Volvo Cars’ headquarters is located in Gothenburg, but the company has offices and plants across the globe. You will be interacting and collaborating with a diverse and international team of colleagues on initiatives influencing many aspects of the business. This means that we are looking for someone who - on a personal level - shares our values. Being enthusiastic, curious, collaborative, and interested in business and technology with high integrity and a pragmatic approach towards things goes a long way.
