Overview

What you will do-The Intellectual Property (IP) Manager is accountable for maximizing the value of the company's patent portfolio and minimizing the impact of third-party IP rights on the company's technical and commercial strategies. Operating at the interface between engineering, business, and legal, the IP Manager serves as the primary internal technical bridge to outside patent counsel across the invention lifecycle - from idea capture and invention harvesting, through prosecution strategy and portfolio management, to freedom-to-operate (FTO), oppositions, and IP input on commercial transactions.How you will do it:The role covers a broad set of technologies including energy storage and battery systems, battery management systems and power electronics, software and connected products, materials science, manufacturing processes, and recycling. As a senior individual contributor within the IP Team, the IP Manager reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel - Customer, Technology & IP, and works across R&D, Product, Business Development, Procurement, and Regional Legal.Key area's include:Legal ResearchDocument PreparationCase ManagementInvention Harvesting & Inventor EngagementStrategy AlignmentPatent Prosecution OversightFreedom-to-Operate & ClearanceCompetitive Intelligence & WatchesOppositions, Post-Grant & Enforcement SupportIP in Standard AgreementsTrade Secret & Know-How SupportPortfolio StrategyMatrixed CoordinationCommunication & TrainingCompliance & ReportingWhat we look for-Required:Education: Bachelor of Science or Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials science, chemistry, or a comparable technical discipline) required; advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred.Registration: USPTO registration as a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney required. J.D. is a plus but not required.Experience: Minimum 5-7 years acting as a patent agent, patent attorney, or in a comparable in-house or law-firm role. Typically, this experience follows a technical degree and hands-on work in the relevant technology field. Extensive experience with preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications is required, with strong familiarity with key foreign jurisdictions (WIPO/PCT, Europe (EPO), Brazil, Korea, China, Japan, etc.).PreferredIP Breadth Contract Experience Technical Proficiency: Proficient with patent databases and search tools (USPTO, EPO Espacenet, Google Patents, and comparable), IP portfolio management platforms, and modern productivity and AI-assisted legal tools.Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international). Remote Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity. What you get:Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hireTuition reimbursement, perks, and discountsParental and caregiver leave programsAll the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance ProgramGlobal market strength and worldwide market share leadershipHQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facilityClarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.Who we are:Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're