Patent Engineer
Core
Lead patent application, portfolio strategy, search, and analysis while supporting R&D teams in protecting technical innovations.
Role type
Patent Engineer (IP Strategy & Technical Communications)
Builds
Patent applications and portfolio strategies for automotive, mechanical, and electronics technologies
Domain
Intellectual Property / Automotive / Mechanical / Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patent search, patent drafting, portfolio management, knowledge of domestic and international patent laws, technical communication with R&D
Preferred skills
Patent agent qualification, experience in automotive/mechanical/electronics technology
Technologies
Patent search tools, patent databases
Responsibilities
Lead technical communications with R&D to identify innovation points and clarify application requirements; Conduct patent searches, analyses, and draft/submit applications; Participate in patent portfolio planning; Assist in patent invalidation and infringement analysis; Manage patent-related budgets; Track project progress; Serve as main contact for external patent agencies; Support internal IP training.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC