Patent Agent/ Portfolio Manager

Building Automation Systems Supervisor - The Claremont Colleges Services; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Claremont Colleges Services is seeking a Building Automation Systems Supervisor. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and prosecuting patents in various technical domains, conducting invention disclosures, and developing claim strategies.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and has strong experience in patent processes. The role requires collaboration with R&D, legal teams, and a strong technical understanding of patent laws.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Strong understanding of both hardware systems and software architectures.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Conduct detailed invention disclosures with engineers and inventors.
• Develop strong claim strategies with appropriate scope.

Skills

Patent drafting

Technical communication

Claim construction

Patent prosecution

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Software architectures

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics

Job description

Job Description

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