In-House Patent Agent — Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Techtronic Industries; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtronic Industries seeks an in-house Patent Agent for its Anderson, SC office. The role focuses on patent clearance, application preparation and prosecution, and strategic guidance to engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, is registered to practice before the USPTO, and has 3–5 years of patent-practitioner experience. Travel is limited.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed to Practice before the USPTO.
• 3–5 years of experience as a patent practitioner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product clearance and patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Advise TTICPT business and engineering personnel in matters of product clearance, patentability, and related strategies.
• Conduct invention mining and brainstorming sessions with TTICPT personnel.
• Conduct patent clearance and patentability searches.
• Manage portions of TTICPT’s patent portfolio.
• Conduct competitor monitoring.
• Participate in IP Steering Committee Meetings.
• Contribute to optimizing processes and procedures.

Skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Ownership / self-motivation

Attention to detail

Advocacy skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Techtronic Industries seeks an in-house Patent Agent for its Anderson, SC office. The role focuses on patent clearance, application preparation and prosecution, and strategic guidance to engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, is registered to practice before the USPTO, and has 3–5 years of patent-practitioner experience. Travel is limited.