Patent Agent Iii

Freightliner Custom Chassis

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 with a focus 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 with a focus on patents.
  • Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 - $150,000 USD with benefits including annual bonus, 401k contributions, paid vacation and parental leave, healthcare plans, and tuition assistance.
  • This hybrid role requires working four days per week in-office in Portland, OR, and one day remote, fostering collaboration and innovation within the team.

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 with a focus on patents.

Salary

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

Nice-to-have

  • Automotive and heavy-duty vehicle technology experience
  • Contractual IP provisions review
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Training internal business partners
  • Design patent strategy development
  • Strong analytical skills
  • High attention to detail

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science
  • 4 years patent prosecution experience
  • USPTO registered Patent Agent
  • Experience with U.S. and international patent systems
  • Legal work authorization in the US
  • Experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the US

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