Patent Agent

Patent Agent

In this role, you will help drive the company’s Intellectual Property (IP) initiatives by collaborating across various functions to develop and draft patent disclosures. We seek someone who will play a crucial role in evaluating new inventions, formulating patent strategy, and securing intellectual property rights for novel technologies. You will support the growth and management of the company’s patent portfolio, including docketing and tracking key deadlines, drafting and prosecution of patent applications. This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

What you'll do:

• Lead IP generation sessions with engineers and scientists of the company to draft patent applications and other IP documents and IP processing.
• Conduct prior art, patentability and freedom to operate searches to counsel R&D and business colleagues.
• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications across various jurisdictions in collaboration with external law firms.
• Respond to office actions and all other correspondence related to patents.
• Maintain patent dockets and handle internal reporting.
• Coordinate trademark matters with outside counsel.

Qualifications:

• A degree in chemistry, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications with success at the USPTO. Must have detailed knowledge of USPTO procedures.
• Communication skills to act as a facilitator in IP brainstorming session and patent application drafting.
• Technical writing skills – ability to draft clear, concise technical documents including invention summaries.
• Proven ability to perform complex IP analyses including product clearances, technology landscapes and prior art searches. Familiarity with patent searching databases and AI search tools desired.
• Analytical and organization skills – strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Train scientists/engineers and business personnel on intellectual property matters.
• Actively prioritize work responding to deadlines and changing critical needs.
• Registered US Patent Agent.

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