Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Responsibilities: The Patent Agent / Intellectual Property Supervisor is responsible for supervising IP team, dockets, records and budget. This includes the development, filing and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications, maintenance of the company’s patent portfolio and clearance of new and revised product designs. Executive Management’s emphasis on development of patent portfolio ensures great visibility and opportunity within the organization.

Core Responsibilities of our Patent Agent / Intellectual Property Supervisor:

Role reports to President / CEO.
Supervise administrative aspects of the IP department including personnel, dockets, records, risk assessments and budget
Monitor departments and design reviews to identify patentable subject matter
Draft US and foreign patent applications based on reviewed subject matter
Develop patent illustrations with in-house designer for US & foreign patent applications
Coordinate office action responses and clearance opinions with outside counsel
Assist outside counsel and in-house Legal with potential or existing IP litigation
Evaluate the patent portfolio with supervisor for payment of maintenance fees
Maintain the IP department’s virtual patent label program
Assist the Legal Team with IP licensing and other technology agreements
Update competitive patent intelligence for Executive Management
Evaluate competitive products for patent infringement
Coordinate with marketing to manage the trademark portfolio
Must have current USPTO registration as a patent agent
Bachelors in technical discipline
Preference in leading an IP team minimum 2 years’ experience

Requirements:

Must have current USPTO registration as a patent agent
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in technical discipline
5 years’ experience as a patent agent for a manufacturing concern

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Patent Agent / Intellectual Property Supervisor