The Cooper Companies have an opening for a new patent agent. The position is located in Pleasanton, California.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collaborate with the Company’s departments in expanding and strengthening the IP portfolio.
• Assist with identifying inventions that can be patented and conducting invention-disclosure meetings.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications with the USPTO.
• Assist in managing and communicating with inventors and outside counsel during preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications.
• Travel to meet attorneys/inventors to discuss inventions and/or applications.
• Educate company employees on patents and the patent process.
• Conduct and review patentability searches.
• Assist with technical issues in IP due diligence, licensing and litigation.
• Perform preliminary infringement and invalidity analyses.
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers and product managers for the purpose of harvesting ideas for new patent applications.
• Provide counsel and advice on matters related to patent strategy.
• Actively evaluate opportunities to enhance the intellectual property portfolio.
Requirements:
• Registered U.S. Patent Agent with at least 7 years of relevant patent prosecution experience.
• Master's degree or PhD in chemistry, biology or mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience identifying technologies that can be patented.
• Solid technical knowledge of ophthalmology or contact lens industry.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Must be able to engage in domestic and international travel as needed
Contact:
Interested applicants should please contact Mary Kaverman at mkaverman@cooperco.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Pleasanton, California