Lead Patent Agent - Protect Coherent's Inventions and Intellectual Property
Salary Information:
- $89,148 to $152,676 per year
Job Title:
- Lead Patent Agent
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or a related science discipline and 7 years' experience OR - Ph.D. degree in physics, engineering, or a related scientific discipline and 3 years' experience
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications for datacom, telecom, and optical-networking inventions - Collaborate with inventors and management to identify and distill novel inventions with commercial value - Assess invention disclosures for patentability and business value - Conduct prior-art searches and evaluate patentability - Draft original patent applications - Manage patent prosecution in the US and other jurisdictions - Contribute to IP policies and strategies in alignment with company's goals and technologies - Collaborate with in-house and external counsel to protect Coherent's inventions and manage IP portfolio - Provide IP guidance and assistance, such as freedom-to-operate analysis - Stay current with changes in patent law and industry trends - Support IP litigation and licensing matters
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or related science discipline and 7 years' experience OR - Ph.D. degree in physics, engineering, or related scientific discipline and 3 years' experience - USPTO registration required - Direct experience or working knowledge of optical technology, photonics devices, materials technology, or optical networking equipment is an advantage
Skills:
- Attention to technical and administrative detail - Strong communication skills - Ability to prioritize - Understanding of legal and technical aspects of patent process - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Working Conditions:
- Full-time during core business hours at remote or in-office Coherent site - Ability to work extended hours and travel domestically and internationally, when necessary
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and/or stand for 8-hour shift
Safety Requirements:
- All employees must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities:
- Depending on location, may be responsible for execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001, and/or other applicable standards within Quality Management System and Environmental Management System
Culture Commitment:
- Adherence to company's values (ICARE):
- Integrity - Create an environment of trust - Collaboration - Innovate through sharing of ideas - Accountability - Own the process and outcome - Respect - Recognize the value in everyone - Enthusiasm - Find a sense of purpose in work
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components - Vertically integrated manufacturing company with innovative products for industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets - Comprehensive career development platform with challenging work environment and competitive compensation program - Offers stability, longevity, and growth opportunities
Note to Recruiters and Employment Agencies:
- Will not pay for unsolicited resumes unless there is a signed agreement and written request for assistance with a specific opening.
