Patent Agent Iii

Freightliner Trucks

Portland, OR, US
Base: $117,000 - $150,000 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
Hybrid
Patent prosecution and portfolio management
Collaboration with outside counsel
Patentability assessments and prior art searches
The employee will be a member of the IP, Data, and Technology Team within the Legal Department, partnering with Daimler Truck North America’s business teams to protect the Company’s intellectual property, focusing on patents

Job Summary

  • The employee will be a member of the IP, Data, and Technology Team within the Legal Department, partnering with Daimler Truck North America’s business teams to protect the Company’s intellectual property, focusing on patents.
  • Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 - $150,000 USD with benefits including an annual bonus program, 401k company contributions, paid vacation, parental leave, healthcare plans, and tuition assistance.
  • This role supports the development and growth of DTNA’s patent strategy, executes patent prosecution activities, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and provides training on IP related topics.

Matching Summary

The employee will be a member of the IP, Data, and Technology Team within the Legal Department, partnering with Daimler Truck North America’s business teams to protect the Company’s intellectual property, focusing on patents.

Salary

Base: $117,000 - $150,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus program; Benefits: 401k match, paid vacation, parental leave, healthcare, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patent prosecution and portfolio management
  • Collaboration with outside counsel
  • Patentability assessments and prior art searches
  • Freedom to operate evaluations
  • IP litigation support
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Patent strategy development

Nice-to-have

  • Automotive and heavy-duty vehicle technology experience
  • Contractual IP provisions review
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Training and guidance on IP topics
  • Design patent strategy
  • Analytical and multitasking skills
  • Experience with international patent systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • 4 years patent prosecution or IP management experience
  • USPTO Patent Agent registration
  • Experience with U.S. and international patent systems
  • Legal work authorization in the U.S.
  • Criminal background check and drug screen clearance

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the US

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