Description

• 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

• 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