Magna
automotive
PatentCounsel
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“Patent Counsel at Magna. Skills: Patent Counsel, IP Management, patent prosecution, legal agreements, M&A activities concerning patent and IP matters. Advise Groups within the organization, especially Magna Electronics, on effective IP Management including the scope, jurisdiction, and timing of patent filings including coordination of technical assessments, engagement with external attorneys, development of processes.. Lead investigations within Magna Electronics or other Groups as required of p”
Industry & Context.
propose solutions to mitigate IP and legal risks; develop practical solutions to a broad range of legal and business problems
Ability to travel required, including international travel., A hybrid working environment requires at least three days per week in the office.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
State Bar Membership (any state), U. S. Patent Attorney Registration
What You'll Do.
Advise Groups within the organization
especially Magna Electronics
on effective IP Management including the scope
and timing of patent filings including coordination of technical assessments
engagement with external attorneys
development of processes.
Lead investigations within Magna Electronics or other Groups as required of perceived
or alleged infringement of IP rights including providing strategic advice to mitigate any risks.
Coordinate searches and opinions for disputes
clearances or novelty.
Prepare and review legal agreements as needed for a variety of IP transactions.
Advise on any M&A activities concerning patent and IP matters.
Partner with engineering leadership and inventors to further the strategic objectives of each Magna group concerning patents and intellectual property.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work in a collaborative global IP team environment; interact with various engineering, commercial and legal colleagues on strategic initiatives within the broad Magna organization; Work closely with colleagues in the Magna Global Corporate IP Team to develop and implement strategic initiatives across all the Groups.; Partner with engineering leadership and inventors to further the strategic objectives of each Magna group concerning patents and intellectual property.; Ability to build solid relationships across a diverse group of global colleagues having a wide array of professional and cultural backgrounds.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate to Senior Business Leaders complex issues clearly and to be persuasive in a manner that is both direct and diplomatic.
Full Job Description
**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **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 exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. ## ## ## **Group Summary:** Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape. **Job Responsibilities:** ### The successful candidate will be a qualified Patent Counsel who can work in a collaborative global IP team environment and interact with various engineering, commercial and legal colleagues on strategic initiatives within the broad Magna organization. The position is based at Magna’s hybrid office located in Troy, Michigan. ### ### _**Duties and Responsibilities:**_ * ### Advise Groups within the organization, especially Magna Electronics, on effective IP Management including the scope, jurisdiction, and timing of patent filings including coordination of technical assessments, engagement with external attorneys, development of processes. * ### Lead investigations within Magna Electronics or other Groups as required of perceived, potential, or alleged infringement of IP rights including providing strategic advice to mitigate any risks. * ### Work closely with colleagues in the Magna Global Corporate IP Team to develop and implement strategic initiatives across all the Groups. * ### Coordinate searches and
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