RDE IP & Patent Expert
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Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. Our vision “Saving More Lives” is our driving force. We work to make Vision Zero a reality, support Engineering and Development communities. We make sure that Autoliv owns and protect innovations and that the company is enabled to use those innovations in business..
Patent Department at Autoliv is a de-centralized global function, involving activities and colleagues world-wide. We are looking for a RDE IP & Patent Expert to support the various Technical Centers around the world in the Electronics & Mechatronics business area.
In this role you will:
manage and coordinate IP and patent work for Autoliv in the various Technical Centers around the world in the Electronics & Mechatronics business area.
manage the invention evaluation process, including patentability search, arrangement of commercial assessment and alignment in relation to our IP strategy. You manage the patent prosecution process for patent applications filed and conduct investigations around IP issues, Freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches and benchmarking of IP.
become involved in IP related clauses of cooperation agreements that will influence the IP Strategy for respective cases.
interact with other members of our global Patent Department, global Legal Department and with external Patent firms around the world. You will spread awareness of IP in Autoliv entities by conducting trainings.
If you have/are:
You have a master’s degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or similar
Fluent English spoken and in writing
You have already at least 5 years of experience and skills working with Patents in a similar role
Global mindset – open to cooperate with colleagues in a global team
Open to learn new technology areas and support engineers in various countries
Further language skills are an asset
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
- Department
- Engineering, Development & Research
- Locations
- Autoliv Head Office, Autoliv Sweden, Autoliv France, Autoliv Germany, Autoliv Romania, Autoliv China, Autoliv United States
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Outstanding People Embracing Change
Our position as a worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, saving 37,000 lives every year, is achieved by our approximately 65,000 outstanding colleagues around the world. Their diverse assets, breadth and depth of expertise and desire to develop, in combination with Autoliv’s ambition to enable fulfilling careers, supports our vision of Saving More Lives.
About Autoliv Group
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our products saved 40,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~64,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 17 test tracks.