Intellectual Property Engineer

Valeo

IP protection

Selection of the most appropriate type of protection (Patent, Design, Copyright, …) and best way to proceed
Definition of the creation/inventions, preparation of the filings (drafting or subcontracting), filings, prosecutions
Participation to the decisions regarding foreign filings,
Definition of product coverage strategy with R&D/Projects
Patent portfolio management

Preventing or defending from third parties actions

Project studies in view of identified competitor patents
Action for reorienting any project in case of infringement risk
Patent clearances and IP Rights validity studies based on one or cluster of families and including risk assessment
Contributions to Oppositions / Nullity suits against patents granted to third parties
Study and follow-up of infringement claims and litigations

Infringement actions against third parties (on the basis of Valeo patents)

Infringement detection and validity check of the files
Offensive pre-litigation or litigation actions, in liaison with IP, Division Managements and other involved functions and according to Group rules

Support To Other Functions

Reviewing of IP clauses in agreements, Proposition of modifications in agreements
IP training for R&D/R&I teams

Applying the Environment Safety and Security procedures and good practices; know for their activities and the activities of subcontractors the potential risks and their consequences. Be attentive and responsive to them and manage the associated action plans.