Patent Agent - Electrical/Mechanical Strategy

Techtronic Industries - TTI; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. is seeking an in-house Patent Agent to join our team at the Anderson, South Carolina office. The role involves managing patent clearance, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and advising engineers and business teams on patentability strategies.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• 3–5 years of experience as a patent practitioner in a law firm or corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent clearance and patent application prep and prosecution.
• Advise business and engineering personnel on clearance, patentability, and strategies.
• Conduct invention mining and brainstorming with TTICPT staff.
• Perform patent clearance and patentability searches.
• Help manage portions of TTICPT’s patent portfolio.
• Monitor competitors and participate in IP Steering Committee meetings.
• Contribute to optimizing processes and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Education

B.S. Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

USPTO license

Job description

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. is seeking an in-house Patent Agent to join our team at the Anderson, South Carolina office. The role involves managing patent clearance, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and advising engineers and business teams on patentability strategies.

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