Patent Manager

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Patent Manager
Responsibilities: Performs extensive critical reviews of patents, patent applications, patent amendments, patent opinions and other patent-related documents for technical accuracy and full protection of company inventions. Leads communication between research laboratories and patent attorneys. Collaborates closely with R&D personnel to perform comprehensive searches of patent databases for invalidity, patentability, landscape and freedom to operate searches. Performs technical analysis of third party’s patents in distinct technology areas to identify and/or assess potential third party patent considerations. Ensures detailed instruction is provided to researchers and inventors regarding legal requirements for a patentable invention. Assists in construction of extensive invention disclosures. Collaborates with patent attorneys and paralegals to draft and prosecute patent applications. Provides guidance to R&D and commercial personnel regarding patent and trade secret matters and displays ability to independently identify and develop IP strategies to benefit the business. Develops and maintains a deep understanding of the business, including the research being conducted, products being developed or licensed/acquired, the currently offered commercial products and existing IP portfolio. Attends and participates in Law Department, R&D and business meetings related to such activities.

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