Lead Patent Agent
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Job Description
Coherent Corp. is seeking a Patent agent in their intellectual property practice reporting to the Corporate Legal and Compliance Department. The IP practice supports all of the companys research and development sites and technical business units. Coherent is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of lasers optics materials and optical networking products and a leading provider of technical solutions to these industries. Coherent has a substantial manufacturing research and development presence in the US Europe and Asia. The growth of the company and its patent operations creates a unique opportunity for a patent agent. Coherent inventions typically fall within the optical mechanical electrical firmware material processing metrological and material science arts.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications directed to datacom telecom and opticalnetworking inventions.
- Collaborate with inventors and management to identify and distill novel inventions that have commercial value.
- Assess invention disclosures for patentability and business value.
- Conduct priorart searches to identify relevant references and evaluate patentability.
- Draft original patent applications.
- Manage patent prosecution in the US and other jurisdictions including drafting arguments and claim amendments.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of IP policies and patenting strategies in accordance with Coherents business goals and technologies.
- Collaborate with a small team of inhouse and external counsel to protect Coherent inventions ensure alignment with the companys IP policies and patenting strategies and manage the companys IP portfolio.
- Provide IPrelated guidance and assistance including determining the state of the art and conducting freedomtooperate analysis.
- Stay current with changes in patent law and industry trends to maintain strong patent protection and competitive advantage.
- Perform other IP related duties as assigned such as supporting IP litigation and licensing matters.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in physics engineering or a related science discipline and 5 Years experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the datacom telecom or optical networking arts or
- MS Degree in physics engineering or a related scientific discipline and 3 Yearss experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the datacom telecom or optical networking arts.
- USPTO Registration required.
- Direct experience or a 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.
- Ability to understand both the legal and technical aspects of the patent process.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to achieve goals and objectives.
Working Conditions
- Ability to work fulltime during core business hours in a remote (homeoffice) or inoffice setting at a Coherent site.
- Ability to work extended hours (early morning evening or weekend) when necessary
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally when necessary
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit and/or stand for an 8hour shift.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location this position may be responsible for the and maintenance of the ISOand/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
