Are you passionate about innovation and protecting valuable intellectual property? Join our team as an Intellectual Property Engineer/Patent Agent, where you'll play a vital role in creating and managing our company's patent portfolio. This position requires a blend of electrical engineering expertise and a deep understanding of the patent process to produce high-quality patent applications and make strategic business recommendations.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Patent Drafting and Prosecution: Prepare, draft, and prosecute domestic and foreign patent applications, collaborating with internal teams and external counsel. This includes writing patent specifications and claims, producing drawings, analyzing submissions of new ideas, and prosecuting patent applications with the USPTO
Technical Support: Provide technical support for patent prosecution, including analyzing office actions and references, and writing claims for offensive or defensive patent strategy
Technology Assessment: Interact with integrated circuit designers, applications engineers, and semiconductor device designers to identify patentable inventions and technologies worthy of patent protection
Administrative Duties: Work with paralegals and administrative support to file patent applications and manage paperwork related to prosecution directly with the USPTO
Portfolio Analysis: Conduct ongoing analysis of the patent portfolio to assess costs and benefits, providing information and recommendations for strategic business decisions
Communication: Participate in regular meetings with executive management to provide updates on the patent portfolio and recommendations for strategic business decisions
Requirements/Experience:
Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related field, with demonstrated competence in analog electronic circuits
Registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office preferred, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution
Strong technical writing and editing skills with a superior command of the English language
Experience in composing patent applications or writing/editing articles for technical journals preferred
Proficiency in software tools such as Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Patent Center and electronic docketing systems such as Foundation IP is advantageous
Experience in circuit construction and evaluation in the laboratory is desirable
Familiarity with off-line switched-mode power supplies or high voltage semiconductor devices is a bonus
Benefits
Competitive salary: Enjoy a competitive salary of $85K, commensurate with your experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits: Access to medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and well-being
Retirement savings plan: Participate in a retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions to plan for your future
Professional development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through training programs and educational resources
Flexible work arrangements: Benefit from flexible work hours and remote work options to promote work-life balance
Collaborative environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation and creativity
Impactful work: Make a meaningful impact by contributing to the protection and commercialization of valuable intellectual property assets
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
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