Patent Agent

Scout Motors

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Base: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00; bonus: annual per...
On-site
U.s. patent and trademark office admission
8+ years patent practice experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or cs
The role involves serving as a key resource for identifying, documenting, and facilitating the development of Scout Motors' patent and trade secret portfolios

Job Summary

  • The role involves serving as a key resource for identifying, documenting, and facilitating the development of Scout Motors' patent and trade secret portfolios.
  • Candidates will conduct patentability and landscape searches while preparing analyses for freedom-to-operate opinions to support patent filing strategies.
  • Scout Motors offers competitive compensation including medical, dental, vision plans, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role involves serving as a key resource for identifying, documenting, and facilitating the development of Scout Motors' patent and trade secret portfolios.

Salary

Base: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00; Bonus: Annual performance bonus program available; Benefits: Competitive insurance, 401(k) match, generous PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office admission
  • 8+ years patent practice experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS
  • Invention mining and documentation
  • Freedom-to-operate search execution

Nice-to-have

  • Automotive industry background preferred
  • Advanced degree in engineering field
  • Experience in fast-paced start-up environment
  • Collaborative relationship building skills
  • Ability to manage uncertainty and novelty

Key Requirements

  • Admittance to practice before USPTO required
  • Minimum 8 years relevant patent practice experience
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

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