Landon IP 
is seeking a Patent Analyst to work in Alexandria, Virginia or Southfield, Michigan.
Description:
• Strategically perform searches relating to patentability (novelty), validity, freedom-to-operate and infringement
• Communicate effectively with customers in determining the scope of searches and draft informative reports that clarify and summarize search results
• Maintain proficiency with commercial patent databases and other proprietary databases that disclose technical publications.
• Conduct long-term patent landscape studies to identify trends in a technology field, deliver competitive intelligence and identify potential research and licensing opportunities
• Perform Evidence-Of-Use studies by analyzing products currently used in the market that may be infringing on a patent of interest
• Perform qualitative analysis of patents and patent portfolios from a legal, technical and business perspective
Job Requirements:
Previous patent examining or patent searching experience preferred. Bachelors Degree and experience in one of the following areas:
• Electrical Engineering:
Semiconductor structure and manufacture, solid state memory, nanotechnology devices and fabrication, electrical circuits and components.
• Electrical Communications:
Cellular, mobile and wireless communications; networking; CDMA, OFDM, digital communications; computer engineering degree preferred; OR
Video/audio encoding, image compression technologies, signal transmission and processing.
• Medical Devices:
Surgery, prostheses, bio-electrical devices (MRI, ultrasound, etc.).
• Mechanical Engineering:
Complex thermal-fluid systems, complex thermodynamics and refrigeration systems, complex fluid mechanics, and turbo-machinery; Complex HVAC systems, OR
Petroleum – drilling and platforms, OR
Green technologies including windmills, erosion control, rain routing, and waste management systems
• Chemistry:
Polymer, plastic, petroleum refining and synthesis; Organic synthesis, medicinal formulations and synthesis.
• Biology/Biotechnology:
DNA primers, viral replication assays, preservation of samples, PCR methods and expression vectors.
• Business Methods:
E-Commerce, insurance services, banking/financial products (i.e., such as loans, savings accounts, checking accounts, sweep accounts, certificate of deposit accounts, FDIC regulations, internet banking), credit card/smart card technology, investment products and services (i.e. stocks, bonds, options, derivatives, mutual funds, money market funds)
• Computing:
Cryptography including encryption, algorithms, hash functions, watermarking; Software including computer programming, compilers, firmware, video games, operating system, servers; Databases/File Management including indexing, memory allocation, file management applications, knowledge based systems, object database (OQL), OR
Hardware including chips, graphics and media cards, memory (RAM/ROM), drives, I/O devices, buses; Computer Architecture including blocks, registers, flip-flops, MUX, DEMUX, clocks, logic implementation; Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) including graphics, interface design, software/hardware communication
• In-depth knowledge of technical literature in the area of subject matter expertise
• Highly skilled developing a search methodology and in conducting searches
• Strong time management skills and dependable in completing quality projects against deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Contact:
Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience, and salary requirements to careers@landon-ip.com. Please reference the position title in your email subject line.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia or Southfield, Michigan
Landon IP serves the industry in all stages of the intellectual property lifecycle through the company’s five major business units – patent research, patent analysis and consulting, information retrieval and legal services, translations, and patent training through the prestigious and wholly owned subsidiary Patent Resources Group. Landon IP’s Patent Search Group literally wrote the book on patent searching, titled Patent Searching: Tools and Techniques published by Wiley & Sons. The company also teaches the Art & Science of Patent Searching through Patent Resources Group which is the industry leader in continued patent education. Landon IP serves over 10,000 customers worldwide including the United States Patent and Trademark Office which has relied upon Landon IP for patent searching since 2005.
The company prides itself on communication with employees, assisting employees in development of their knowledge and skills, and helping employees identify and create opportunities for growth within the company. The Patent Search Group offers an extensive initial training program in addition to long-term continued education for new employees. Landon IP also provides a casual and relaxed work environment that places the emphasis on delivering results through highly thoughtful work, delighting our customers and continuously exceeding their expectations.