Patent Agent I
Skills
Analytical SkillsCross-Functional Team LeadershipEngineeringInternet ProtocolNon-InfringementPatent LawProduct Development
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience counseling on intellectual property matters
- Knowledge of patent searches patentability prior art non-infringement and validity
- Ability to support IP clearance for products
- Skill in communicating with engineers sourcing product managers and executives
- Ability to resolve time-sensitive issues independently and collaboratively
- Understanding of business decisions and practical risk assessment
- Familiarity with trademarks is helpful
Nice to have
- Business-oriented
- Practical
- Collaborative
- Team player
- Independent
Day to day
- Support and advise cross-functional teams on IP strategy, protection, risks, and opportunities for product development initiatives.
- Review existing and new products, then assess patentability, prior art, non-infringement, validity, and clearance issues with a practical business focus.
- Help educate employees, shape internal policies and procedures, and keep management informed on third-party IP rights and related compliance matters.