Description:
A Leading Supplier of Lasers, Optics, and Sensors is seeking a Patent agent in their intellectual property practice, reporting to the Corporate Legal and Compliance Department. The IP practice supports all of the company's research and development sites and technical business units. A Leading Supplier of Lasers, Optics, and Sensors is one of the world's leading manufacturers of lasers, optics, materials, and optical networking products, and a leading provider of technical solutions to these industries. A Leading Supplier of Lasers, Optics, and Sensors has a substantial manufacturing, research, and development presence in the US, Europe, and Asia. The growth of the company and its patent operations creates a unique opportunity for a patent agent. A Leading Supplier of Lasers, Optics, and Sensors inventions typically fall within the optical, mechanical, electrical, firmware, material processing, metrological, and material science arts.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications directed to datacom, telecom, and optical-networking inventions.
- Collaborate with inventors and management to identify and distill novel inventions that have commercial value.
- Assess invention disclosures for patentability and business value.
- Conduct prior-art searches to identify relevant references and evaluate patentability.
- Draft original patent applications.
- Manage patent prosecution in the US and other jurisdictions, including drafting arguments and claim amendments.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of IP policies and patenting strategies in accordance with A Leading Supplier of Lasers, Optics, and Sensors business goals and technologies.
- Collaborate with a small team of in-house and external counsel to protect A Leading Supplier of Lasers, Optics, and Sensors inventions, ensure alignment with the company's IP policies and patenting strategies, and manage the company's IP portfolio.
- Provide IP-related guidance and assistance, including determining the state of the art and conducting freedom-to-operate analysis.
- Stay current with changes in patent law and industry trends to maintain strong patent protection and competitive advantage.
- Perform other IP related duties as assigned, such as supporting IP litigation and licensing matters.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or a related science discipline and 7+ Years' experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the datacom, telecom, or optical networking arts, or
- Ph.D. Degree in physics, engineering, or a related scientific discipline and 3+ Years's experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the datacom, telecom, or optical networking arts.
- USPTO Registration required.
- Direct experience or a working knowledge of optical technology, photonics devices, materials technology, or optical networking equipment is an advantage.
Skills:
- Attention to technical and administrative detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize.
- Ability to understand both the legal and technical aspects of the patent process.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to achieve goals and objectives.