Patent Attorney (Remote)

Group Presentationthyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology company employing around 96,000 people. Across 48 countries it generated sales of €41 billion in fiscal 2021/2022. Since October 1, 2023, the business activities have been bundled into five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. Backed by extensive technological know-how, the businesses develop cost-effective and resource-friendly solutions to the challenges of the future. Around 3,600 employees work in research and development at 75 locations all over the world, mainly in the fields of climate protection, the energy transition, digital transformation in the industry and mobility of the future. thyssenkrupp currently has a portfolio of approximately 17,370 patents and utility models. Under the thyssenkrupp umbrella brand the company creates long-term value with innovative products, technologies and services and contributes to a better life for future generations. To this end, the company pursues ambitious climate protection targets and optimizes its own energy and climate efficiency. At the same time, it uses its diverse abilities along the relevant value chains to play a significant role in driving forward its customers' green transformation. thyssenkrupp is listed in the MDAX index. thyssenkrupp shares are traded on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (symbol: TKA) and as American depositary receipts (symbol: TKAMY) in the USA.Your ResponsibilitiesA Patent Attorney and member of the thyssenkrupp Intellectual Property Services group will work in an international business environment on all issues arising in the field of Intellectual Property (IP), including Patents, Trademarks and Design Models. This position will advise internal clients and represent them in proceedings before the US Patent Office and US Federal Patent Court. This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating external counsel in IP Prosecution and IP Litigation cases, as well as supervising the work of IP coordinators within the US and Americas. This position will interface with IP Services at the global headquarter of thyssenkrupp AG located in Essen / Germany on a regular basis.Primary ObjectivesProcessing of invention disclosures, including performing and analyzing patent searches for relevant prior artDrafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications and trademark applications on a national and international levelInternal counseling in all IP areas, including trademark law and (if applicable) Inventor Remuneration lawProviding advice on development projects with respect to patent rights and other IP rights, including support in drafting cooperation and development contracts with third partiesAnalysis and Evaluation of own and third party's IP rights, including written opinions for the ThyssenKrupp Group companiesTaking responsibility for proceedings in the areas of invalidation, infringement and litigation proceedings, including management of external counselDrafting of license agreementsCoordination of external patent attorneys, lawyers and service providersRequirements/ QualificationsQualified US Patent Attorney (must) with 2 - 5 years of experience in IP practice (preferably in an IP law firm or / and an industrial patent department), including meaningful professional exposure to all major areas of IP practiceMaster's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Processing TechnologiesLanguage skills in describing complicated technical facts in a clear and understandable mannerStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detailAbility to work as an individual and in a team-oriented environment with a high level of integrity and professionalismAbility to maintain and safeguard confidential and sensitive informationEconomically focused and goal-oriented thinking and actingWorking ConditionsWork environment is primarily remote, but candidate must be able to travel to the Chicagoland area or to various group company locations in North America as needed

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