Patent Agent

2 weeks ago

Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States Milwaukee Tool Full time
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At Milwaukee Tool, we believe that our People and Culture are the keys to our success. That's why we offer unlimited access to everything you need to support your business units.

Behind our doors, you'll be empowered to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team:

This individual will be responsible for the patent portfolio and new product risk mitigation for various Business Units within Milwaukee Tool.

You'll be a Key Player in these duties and responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with in-house attorneys and agents to develop and implement patent strategies
  • Provide expert advice to Business Units' engineering and marketing leadership on patentability and infringement risk for new product development
  • Evaluate, develop, and implement patent filing and searching strategies for new products
  • Serve as a liaison between in-house engineering and marketing teams, global subsidiaries and affiliates, and outside counsel
  • Counsel and coach engineering and marketing personnel on patent issues
  • Present patent risks and updates for new projects to management in a clear and concise manner, with the ability to provide practical legal advice
  • Participate in recurring new product development meetings to stay informed on changing product design features, assist engineering teams with understanding the patent landscape, and harvest strategic inventions for patent protection
  • Monitor competitor portfolios to offer strategic advice to the business
  • Chair and prepare necessary materials for IP Review Committee to inform leadership of patent risks, opportunities, and developments
  • Analyze offensive and defensive infringement positions, send and respond to patent notice letters, and support IP litigation
The Skills you'll bring with you:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or educational equivalent (mechanical or electrical engineering preferred)
  • Registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office
  • Minimum 3 years experience in IP counseling, patent preparation, and prosecution (law firm or corporate legal department experience)
  • Strong organizational and follow-through skills
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and writing skills to support effective communication with all levels of marketing, engineering, and leadership within the business
  • Attention to technical and administrative detail
  • Self-motivation to immerse with the business and engineering teams to support legal needs and to quickly learn the business' goals and objectives
  • Ability to develop, communicate, and execute IP tactics to support those business needs
We offer these great perks and benefits:
  • Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Generous 401(k) savings plan
  • Education assistance
  • On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
  • And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
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