Vonage is seeking
an Patent Agent for its Holmdel, N.J. headquarters. The Patent Agent will work in a collaborative and dynamic IP department, with primary responsibilities including the drafting, reviewing, filing and prosecution of patent applications with the USPTO and foreign patent offices. He or she will also be responsible for interfacing with employees – both technical and otherwise – across a broad range of the organization to ascertain the scope and status of product and service offerings in development, working with inventors to document invention disclosures and otherwise develop ideas to fruition and the securing of IP rights.
The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on a team to realize common goals. Together with the in-house patent liaison and IP counsel, the Patent Agent will contribute to the improvement and streamlining of IP creation, management, and assessment; and development of best practices to drive growth and exploitation of the IP portfolio. The ideal candidate will help achieve these goals through creative thinking, a proactive mindset, and a flexible and open-minded approach to solving problems. The Patent Agent may also provide support on IP litigation matters from time-to-time, and manage outside counsel and consultants.
Requirements:
• Registered to practice before the USPTO
• BS Electrical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution
• Knowledge and experience in telecommunications, computer networks/architecture, software
• Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Skills in the Preferred Candidate:
• Prior work experience in the USPTO
• Knowledge of US Patent Office and World Intellectual Property Office databases
• Novelty search capabilities
• USPTO Electronic Filing Practices
Contact:
Interested applicants can apply by emailing Matt Halper at:
matt.halper@vonage.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Holmdel, New Jersey