Patent Agent/ Portfolio Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Conduct detailed invention disclosures with engineers and inventors to extract key innovations.
• Develop strong claim strategies, including independent and dependent claims with appropriate scope and fallback positions.
• Prepare high-quality patent specifications with clear technical descriptions, embodiments, and variations.
• Perform prior art searches and patentability analyses.
• Respond to Office Actions and communicate effectively with patent examiners.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, product, and legal teams to align IP strategy with business objectives.
• Advise on patent portfolio development, including continuation strategies and claim coverage expansion.
• Support freedom-to-operate (FTO) and infringement analyses as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of both hardware systems and software architectures.
• Demonstrated experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Deep knowledge of claim construction principles and patent specification requirements.
• Ability to understand and articulate complex technical systems across disciplines.
• Familiarity with consumer electronics, automotive, or computing technologies.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.