Patent Agent/ Portfolio Manager

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