Patent Counsel/Patent Agent – Contractor

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

Patent Counsel providing IP strategy for Mercedes-Benz automotive technologies. Counseling on patent protections and working with engineering teams on innovation development.

Posted 6/24/2026contractAtlanta • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78 - $86 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand and learn different technology areas being developed by Mercedes’s engineering teams, to stay aware of ongoing projects and research across the company in the development of modern vehicles, and identify areas for potential patent and other IP protection.
Conduct invention disclosure meetings with inventors in such technology areas, to understand project roadmaps, specific projects, technical advancements, and inventions in those strategic areas for potential patent filings.
Strategize with engineers, patent team members, management, and other colleagues to create a strategy for IP protection for the innovation being created by Mercedes-Benz in North America. Identify candidate inventions that are suitable for patent protection, and craft claim strategy to protect such inventions via patents.
Work with outside counsel in the preparation of patent applications based on the invention details learned from inventors, as well as perform hands-on drafting of patent applications based on the crafted IP protection/patent claim strategy in the above-mentioned technology areas (e.g., software, AI, autonomous driving, EV technology).
Work with outside counsel in the prosecution of filed patent applications, as well as directly assist in the formulation and drafting of responses to office actions.
Counsel business units on freedom-to-operate (FTO) topics, including performing risk assessment and proposing measures for mitigating IP and other litigation risk.
Counsel business units on other IP matters, including trademark and brand management topics, software and copyright issues, etc.
Provide training to non-IP colleagues in topics such as requirements for patentability, trade secret protection, trademark protection, and other IP topics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3-5 years years of experience.
BS degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, such as computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, math, or physics.
Ability to communicate with inventors to understand their inventions, and to translate selected inventions to IP strategy, including specifically patent claim strategy.
Ability to review claims and patent specifications drafted by outside counsel, as well as perform hands-on drafting of patent claims and specifications as needed.
Experience with and understanding of patent prosecution/examination process at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Registered agent or attorney with the USPTO.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Engineering Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. is a key component in the automotive future, focusing on the design, engineering, testing, and certification of vehicles for the North American market. The company pioneers technology from North America for Mercedes-Benz, specializing in automated drive systems and electrified powertrains. It boasts a diverse range of capabilities, from designing hyper-personalized digital experiences to adapting and certifying vehicles to meet stringent regulatory standards. As the global AI center of Mercedes-Benz, the company emphasizes innovation and collaboration with local partners. It also places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce. Patent Counsel/Patent Agent – Contractor Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 14 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Atlanta – Hybrid 💵 $78 - $86 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Understand and learn different technology areas being developed by Mercedes’s engineering teams, to stay aware of ongoing projects and research across the company in the development of modern vehicles, and identify areas for potential patent and other IP protection.
Conduct invention disclosure meetings with inventors in such technology areas, to understand project roadmaps, specific projects, technical advancements, and inventions in those strategic areas for potential patent filings.
Strategize with engineers, patent team members, management, and other colleagues to create a strategy for IP protection for the innovation being created by Mercedes-Benz in North America. Identify candidate inventions that are suitable for patent protection, and craft claim strategy to protect such inventions via patents.
Work with outside counsel in the preparation of patent applications based on the invention details learned from inventors, as well as perform hands-on drafting of patent applications based on the crafted IP protection/patent claim strategy in the above-mentioned technology areas (e.g., software, AI, autonomous driving, EV technology).
Work with outside counsel in the prosecution of filed patent applications, as well as directly assist in the formulation and drafting of responses to office actions.
Counsel business units on freedom-to-operate (FTO) topics, including performing risk assessment and proposing measures for mitigating IP and other litigation risk.
Counsel business units on other IP matters, including trademark and brand management topics, software and copyright issues, etc.
Provide training to non-IP colleagues in topics such as requirements for patentability, trade secret protection, trademark protection, and other IP topics. 🎯 Requirements
Minimum 3-5 years years of experience.
BS degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, such as computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, math, or physics.
Ability to communicate with inventors to understand their inventions, and to translate selected inventions to IP strategy, including specifically patent claim strategy.
Ability to review claims and patent specifications drafted by outside counsel, as well as perform hands-on drafting of patent claims and specifications as needed.
Experience with and understanding of patent prosecution/examination process at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Hard Skills & Tools

patent draftingpatent prosecutionclaim strategyinvention disclosurerisk assessmentfreedom-to-operate (FTO)technical advancementssoftwareAIautonomous driving

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingtrainingcounseling

Certifications

Registered agent with the USPTORegistered attorney with the USPTO