Description:
Opportunity:The Patent Agent will be a part of the Intellectual Property (IP) team, working closely with the company's various research and development groups to provide patent support necessary for product clearance, patent protection, and marketplace/technology evaluation.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Manage relationships with product development teams and act as a business partner to them, reviewing new product developments through every aspect of the patent process. Collaborate to build a strong understanding of regulation and registration requirements.
- Carry out a range of research activities to collate and analyze patents/marketplace intellectual property; contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports. Provide others with expert advice to get the most out of the data by providing support and guidance.
- Organize and prepare complex documents supporting patent application/process and prosecution efforts utilizing strategic mindset to look ahead to future questions or objections that may arise.
- Provide financial modeling input into business cases, costs, and schedules to support growth in the business, preparation of budgetary and financial reports.
- Strategically contribute to managing the organization's portfolio.
Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required in the physical sciences or engineering.
- 2+ year applicable experience as a Patent Agent preferred (either with a private firm or corporate legal department)
- Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Experience in managing complexity, optimizing work processes, using strategic mindset, knowledge of business insights, persuasive, effective communication, instilling trust, and managing ambiguity.