About this role
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