Chery Automobile is a leading Chinese auto company and an international brand whose business covers more than 80 countries and regions.
For our Engineering Center in Raunheim, near Frankfurt, we are looking for a Patent Specialist in our house.
We welcome you to join a growing team of extraordinarily talented and enthusiastic people, developing tailor-made cars for the European market.
We want to work with a flexible and enthusiastic individual wo will be required to support the development of our European vehicles locally as well as globally - jointly with our teams in our headquarter in China.
Key Responsibilities：
Patent Lifecycle Management
* Conduct patent feasibility studies, searches, drafting, filing, office action responses, and portfolio maintenance, including PCT and EPO procedures.
* Collaborate with R&D teams to identify technical innovations and draft high-quality patent applications.
* Monitor domestic and international competitor patent activities; provide infringement risk assessments and design-around recommendations.
Cross-Regional Patent Strategy Support
* Coordinate patent filing strategies across the headquarters, China, and other target markets; manage communications with European and local law firms or patent agencies.
* Support the development and implementation of unified global patent application strategies.
Legal Compliance and Litigation Support
* Assist in patent litigation, invalidation proceedings, and licensing negotiations; support the headquarters in developing and executing countermeasures.
* Develop and implement patent compliance processes and risk control mechanisms throughout the R&D lifecycle.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
* Work with R&D, marketing, legal, and product teams to facilitate the commercialization of patented technologies.
* Organize regular internal patent training and workshops to enhance IP awareness across the European R&D center and headquarters.
Process Optimization and System Development
* Contribute to the standardization of patent management processes, templates, and systems within the framework of headquarters' policies.
* Continuously improve application workflows, reporting mechanisms, and data analysis systems based on feedback from both headquarters and local teams.
Headquarters Interface and Dual Evaluation Mechanism
* Submit periodic work reports to the headquarters IP center.
* Operate under a dual performance evaluation system from both headquarters and local management; execute cross-regional patent strategies as directed by the headquarters and provide timely feedback.
Qualifications：
Educational Background
* Bachelor’s degree or above in in Law, particularly Intellectual Property Law, or a dual-degree holder is preferred.
* Background in Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Battery Technology, New Energy, or other related technical fields.
Work Experience
* Minimum 3 years of practical experience in patent searching and filing; familiarity with automotive technologies such as NEV powertrains and autonomous driving.
* Experience in EPO practices or patent operations in multinational companies is a plus; knowledge of German employee invention law is an advantage.
Skills and Certifications
* Proficient in patent search tools such as Espacenet, DEPATISnet, etc.; able to independently prepare invention disclosures and application documents.
* Fluent in English with the ability to handle technical and legal documentation; proficiency in German or other European languages is a plus.
* Certified European patent attorney is preferred.
Core Competencies
* Strong intercultural communication and coordination skills; high execution capability and team spirit.
* Quick learner with sound logical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, and strong analytical abilities.
We are an international team of professionals with 19 nationalities, friendly and supportive team members, looking forward to your joining!