Patent Agent jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $53,000 - $113,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the ability to read a disclosure in particular a patent disclosure quickly and understand the technical nuances which may potentially distinguish it from patents/non-literature patents.

• Perform a comprehensive search to ensure the most relevant patents/non-literature patents is located and provide a logical and complete search history.

• Prepare a written opinion applying the most relevant patents/non-literature patents to the disclosure.

• Maintain proficiency with commercial patent searching databases and other proprietary databases of technical publications.

• Maintain consistent timeliness and superior quality of deliverables.

• Participate patent portfolio analysis and risk assessment of both internal portfolios and third-party portfolios including assessment of areas of focus, management of outside vendors and communications to leadership of status and recommendations.

• Coordinate with Business-IP StratOps and IPM in development and improvement of IP processes (e.g., patent process), methodologies (e.g., invention assessment), IP strategies to drive IP Strategy development and implementation.

• Coordinate and develop IP training programs across different geographies, IP domains (patents, TMs, Design, etc.), functions and platforms.

• Coordinate with regional/local IPM teams and global Business-IP StratOps in harvesting and review of Invention Disclosures to assure IP protection in alignment with Line of Business IP Strategy

Required Experience:

• 3 years track record in innovation or R&D department in industry, research institute, law firm or from management consulting

• BS required in one of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

• Hands-on/ experience in patent matters and/ or related patent search as well as related analysis tools

• Expertise in the field of intralogistics mechatronics or software is an asset

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit in combination with business strategic thinking

• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Experience in planning, execution and moderation of innovation workshops and ideation sessions

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Open minded, human-centered attitude and social competence

• Track record, proven experience in application of creative & team tools

• Willingness to work with international teams

• National as well as international travel

• Ability to juggle many priorities and competing demands