Patent Agent I — Remote IP Strategy & Counsel

Harbor Freight Tools; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability - short-term

Disability - long-term

401k plan

PTO 236 hours/year

Paid sick time 80 hours/year

Job summary

Harbor Freight Tools is seeking a Patent Agent I to support and counsel on the company’s IP strategy and protection. You will partner with engineers, sourcing and product managers, and executives to back product development, focusing on patents with helpful familiarity in trademarks.

You will review products, perform patent searches, assess patentability, and help manage IP clearance while educating staff and aligning with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in patents and IP strategy.
• Ability to counsel on infringement risks and patentability.

Responsibilities

• Counsel product teams on IP strategy and risk.
• Assist with patent searches and patentability assessments.
• Support IP clearance and monitor third-party IP rights.
• Educate employees on IP issues and processes.
• Help implement internal IP policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with business leaders.

Job description

Harbor Freight Tools is seeking a Patent Agent I to support and counsel on the company’s IP strategy and protection. You will partner with engineers, sourcing and product managers, and executives to back product development, focusing on patents with helpful familiarity in trademarks.

You will review products, perform patent searches, assess patentability, and help manage IP clearance while educating staff and aligning with business goals.