Patent Analyst: Engineer 2 - Intellectual Property

Copeland Philippines, Inc; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland Philippines, Inc is seeking a Patent Analyst to join our IP team in Manila. The role focuses on conducting patentability and validity assessments, performing prior art searches, and developing robust search strategies.

You will support engineering and R&D, prepare clear patent summaries and reports, monitor global patent trends, and help ensure IP compliance across HVAC and consumer product lines. Hybrid setup, on-site three days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years in R&D, quality control, product development, or design/process engineering.
• Experience with patent searching and technical writing is preferred.
• Must be available for full-time work and Filipino citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patentability and invalidity assessments using patent databases, manuals, journals and other sources.
• Develop search strategies, keywords and classification queries aligned with priorities.
• Monitor newly published/granted patents and identify relevance to business interests.
• Prepare concise patent summaries, abstracts and reports for stakeholders.
• Perform IP analysis within HVAC and consumer product industries.
• Support engineering and R&D in invention disclosures and patent filings.
• Carry out FTO and patent watch activities to mitigate infringement risks.
• Maintain organized IP reports and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Patent searching

Technical writing

R&D experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

Patent databases

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct patentability and invalidity assessments of inventions by performing comprehensive prior art searches using patent databases, technical manuals, journals, and other reliable sources.


• Develop and refine search strategies, keywords, and classification queries aligned with evolving business and technical priorities.


• Monitor and track newly published and granted patents, identifying those relevant to business interests and potential risks or opportunities.


• Prepare clear and concise patent summaries, abstracts, and reports, and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders (e.g., Legal, R&D, and business teams).


• Perform in-depth patent and intellectual property analysis within the HVAC‑related industry, consumer products and related industries.


• Support engineering and R&D teams in identifying patentable innovations, drafting invention disclosures, and preparing technical documentation for patent filings.


• Conduct patent landscape analysis, technology mapping, and competitive intelligence to guide strategic decision‑making.


• Carry out freedom‑to‑operate (FTO) and patent watch activities to help mitigate infringement risks and ensure IP compliance.


• Analyze global patent filing trends to anticipate competitor activity and emerging market directions.


• Maintain organized documentation and ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of IP‑related reports and records.


• Work Shift: 9:00AM to 6:00PM Monday to Friday.


• Hybrid work setup: on‑site three times per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, or Environmental/Health/Safety) or a related field.


• Preferably with experience or knowledge in technical writing and patent searching.


• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in R&D, quality control, product development, design engineering, or process engineering.


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience in technical documentation or publication writing is an advantage.


• Applicants must be Filipino citizens.


• Must be available for full‑time employment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.