Whirlpool, 
the world’s largest home appliance company, is seeking a Patent Agent to provide intellectual property and technology related patent support and services to internal client groups in a variety of ways, including managing invention disclosures, supporting our invention review process, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting in training.
Responsibilities:
Maximize intellectual property opportunities to help ensure Whirlpool’s unique and compelling innovations are a core driver of Whirlpool’s success. Specific responsibilities may include:
• Reviewing invention disclosures and advising on patentability issues
• Patent searching
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications
• Assisting in developing patenting strategies for key technologies, including conducting patent landscaping searches
• Supporting various innovation generation activities such as invention workshops to target development of strategic IP
• Providing patent support for special projects
• Training internal clients on various intellectual property matters
• Researching patent issues relevant to the company’s business.
Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or electrical
• Licensed as patent agent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Minimum of 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Experience in patent searching and client counseling related to patentability is desired.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of concurrent projects.
• Strong analytical, research, organization and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results as a member of a cross functional team
• Willingness to take initiative, anticipate issues and offer solutions.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• A positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude and flexible approach with a good sense of humor.
Contact:
Apply by emailing Katherine Baum at katherine_baum_kx@whirlpool.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Saint Joseph, Michigan