Intellectual Property Counsel for ANS at Aumovio

Timișoara, , Romania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Intellectual Property, Patent Applications, Telecommunications, Standardization Activities, Risk Assessment, IP Portfolio Management, Invention Workshops, IP Compliance, Litigation Support, Technical Specifications, Defense Strategies, Licensing, Innovation, Training Sessions, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide. Job Description This is a full-time, on-site position based in Timisoara. Remote arrangements are not available for this role. Handle invention disclosures and draft patent applications; prepare replies to office actions within a specific technical subfield of the ANS (Architecture & Network Solutions) portfolio. Support IP attorneys with filing, and subsequent filings. Provide IP counsel within a specific technical subfield of the ANS portfolio. Defend IP rights in the BA ANS field, aligned with the patent strategy for the respective subfield. Manage the IP portfolio by participating in regular patent committee meetings with ANS R&D Strategy and IP ANS experts. Leverage experience in telecommunications and standardization activities to assess standard‑relevant IP risks, and support ANS R&D/Strategy in standard‑driven innovation. Support the IP BA ANS Head located in Nuremberg, and ANS R&D/Strategy, in defining national and international patent filing strategies, including cost‑benefit and efficiency analysis. Implement IP processes and support BA ANS to ensure technical IP compliance within the designated subfield of the portfolio. Develop risk mitigation options (e.g., licensing, invalidation, design‑around) and advise BA Management accordingly. Analyze third‑party patent claims to assess potential risks; develop and implement defense strategies against such claims. Identify IP opportunities within the patent portfolio (e.g., licensing, selling, enforcement), including litigation. Assist the IP BA ANS Head and the Legal team with IP‑related litigation in the ANS area. Conduct IP training sessions for BA ANS R&D/Strategy teams. Organize and lead invention workshops and support participating inventors. Calculate inventor remuneration regularly and handle related requests in the designated subfields. Collect sales and usage data required for inventor remuneration in the relevant areas. Guide inventors and help resolve remuneration‑related conflicts, supporting the IP BA ANS Head in managing disputes. Prepare IP landscape analyses for BA ANS. Qualifications A university degree in engineering or natural sciences (e.g., Physics, Chemistry), with at least a Master's, Diploma, or an equivalent academic qualification. Similar experience compared to a European Patent Attorney. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of intellectual property (IP), preferably with at least 5 years in an industrial or corporate setting. Proven experience in telecommunications technologies and participation in standardization activities (e.g., involvement in standard development organizations, contribution to technical specifications, familiarity with SEP processes and standard‑relevant IP assessment). Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, is essential. Additional Information What we offer: Pay for Performance: Achievement Bonuses and Rewards; Recommendation Bonuses for new team members; Flexibility Program including flexible hours, mobile work and sabbaticals. Wellbeing: Health & Wellness (Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sport activities etc.); Different discounts (glasses, tires, medical, shopping); In-house restaurant & coffee corners. Life-Long Learning: Technical, Soft Skills & Leadership trainings; Dedicated Programs and Conferences; Free Language Courses (English, German, French etc); Access to e-learning platforms; Career development opportunities (local and international); Internal development communities (Experts, Agile Community of Practice, Artificial Intelligence etc). Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isn’t just anyone’s job. Make it yours! Join AUMOVIO. Own What’s Next. Legal Entity: AUMOVIO TECHNOLOGIES ROMANIA S.R.L. (0707) Referral Bonus : Yes Job flexibility: Onsite Job Leadership level: Leading Self Working time: Full Time

Responsibilities

Handle invention disclosures, draft patent applications, and provide IP counsel within a specific technical subfield. Manage the IP portfolio and support the IP BA ANS Head in defining patent filing strategies.