The Patent Engineer will provide support for Intellectual Property related tasks as a core member of the Advanced Research and Development team. This role will also support the Legal Team in the development and prosecution of intellectual property. Additionally, the Patent Engineer will conduct the required intellectual property research and analysis needed to support our global IP positions through consultation with inhouse patent attorneys.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist with responding to Office Actions during prosecution (e.g. patent examination).
Seek out new patentable inventions through collaborative interaction with our global R&D teams in the U.S.
Administrate existing record of invention and patent development process in accordance with corporate strategy
Monitor, analyze and benchmark 3rd party patent trends in technology fields of interest
Execute and/or assist with patent clearance searches for new product designs in the R&D cycle using patent database software
Administrate patent risk assessments & mitigation with patent attorneys as needed
Create and present clear and concise patent search/analysis reports to R&D engineers or corporate managers
Facilitate the coordination of drafting technological legal contracts (e.g. IP related articles in joint-development agreement, non-disclosure agreement or license agreement etc.) between engineers and attorneys.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Advanced knowledge MS Office Suite software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Detail and process oriented
Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate patent and IP concepts and challenges
Energic, curious & engaging personality who can interact well within a team of scientists and engineers
Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and actively participate in the invention process