Patent Attorney at Volvo Cars HQ Gothenburg

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.

What you will do

Volvo Cars is looking to recruit an experienced Patent Attorney to be part of the Global IP team.  You will be working closely with our groundbreaking R&D teams to protect our inventions, increase the value of patent protection and manage risks effectively. You will have the responsibility for a part of the patent portfolio and will be working in close collaboration with R&D teams to ensure the identification and protection of inventions.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Fostering a culture of innovation and providing guidance, advice, and training to the R&D teams
* Implementing business-relevant IP strategies, aligned with technology road maps, in close collaboration with the R&D teams and being the thought leader in your areas of responsibility 
* Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing activities for IP Portfolio development in line with technology roadmaps
* Identifying and protecting inventions involving close working relationships with inventors from R&D, and facilitating sessions with engineering teams and thought leaders to harvest inventions 
* Evaluating invention disclosures and supervising the drafting and prosecution of applications to ensure business value and technology relevancy of the patent protection, as well as high quality and value for money
* Identifying and assessing patent-related risks and counseling on freedom-to-operate in an increasingly competitive environment
* Handling patent matters independently in relation to relevant stakeholders throughout the business organization


Finally, you will be a translator of IP law advice to actions that deliver business value and tangible benefits and support increasing IP awareness and driving the strategic IP agenda.

All this includes close interaction with the Global Intellectual Property team at HQ as well as in the US and in China, as well as the other parts of Group Legal & Corporate Governance, R&D, Design, Procurement, and many other parts of the organization and related entities.

Truly Global, Proudly Scandinavian

We’re at the forefront of the mobility revolution, growing fast and bringing together forward-thinking minds from all over the world. 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 toward things goes a long way.

Who you are

You are a skilled patent attorney with solid communications skills, with the ability to translate complex IP concepts into easy-to-understand language. and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively throughout the company. Other qualifications include: 

* Admission as a European and/or national patent attorney
* Master of Science in a relevant technical field such as electronic engineering, engineering physics, applied physics, computer science, or ICT
* At least 5 years of patent experience at a law firm or in-house IP department preferably, with expertise in both software implemented and mechanical inventions.
* Knowledge of patent law and practice of major jurisdictions, including obtaining and defending patent rights and challenging third-party patent rights. 
* With this also goes proven analytical skills and experience in making decisions, negotiating, and developing solutions or judgments within relevant IP areas. You view IP as a strategic business asset, anticipate future business and legal risks and seek creative solutions and opportunities


As a person, you are business and service-minded, structured, detail-oriented, and have a focus on getting things done. You enjoy identifying improvement areas and embracing change and you meet deadlines and are fine to work under time pressure from time to time. 

You are a true team player and enjoy supporting colleagues. Because the Intellectual Property teams manage very strategic and sensitive matters, integrity is natural for you. You also must be excellent at working and writing in English.

How to learn more and apply

Does this sound like your next challenge? Please send in your application in English through the link as soon as possible, but no later than January 15th, 2023. Selection will be running continuously, so don’t wait with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we cannot accept applications through e-mail. For any additional questions regarding this opportunity, you are welcome to contact recruiter Andreas Antefelt at andreas.antefelt@volvocars.com.

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