About NIO NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading manufacturer of premium smart electric vehicles in China. NIO designs, develops, jointly manufactures and sells smart premium electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as its industry-leading battery swapping technologies, Battery as a Service, or BaaS, as well as its proprietary autonomous driving technologies and Autonomous Driving as a Service, or ADaaS.
For our Legal team in Munich we are looking for an IP Counsel
Conduct and co-ordinate trademark, design and patent searches, including availability, clearance and freedom‑to‑operate analyses
Patent searches and monitoring patent portfolios of competitors as well as support in general legal issues relating to intellectual property,including settlement of disputes in this area
Support advising departments and subsidiaries on IP issues
Providing IP Due Diligence support for corporate development activities,including patentability, freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity and regulatory exclusivity analyses
IP Law degree (Patent attorney education preferred)
~3+ years of work experience in the field of design,trademark and patent protection at an in-house IP department or IP Law firm
~ Ability to manage and complete projects from beginning to end
~ Fluent in English - other languages are a plus
~ To apply for this role please send your CV (in English).
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