The Walt Disney Company, a large corporation, is seeking a patent engineer to work in New York or California
Responsibilities:
- Conduct patent mining sessions and work with engineers to identify patentable inventions
- Communicate inventions to members of the company’s intellectual property community for approval
- Conduct patentability searches
- Draft invention disclosures on behalf of engineers
- Prepare drafts of patent applications (software & hardware), assist in patent licensing and litigation matters
- Perform patent portfolio analysis and prepare reports for management
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the patent field
Proficiency with USPTO systems (PAIR, PatFT, EFS Web) - Understanding of U.S. patent laws
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with engineers and developers, attorneys, staff, and external contacts
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a heavy workload in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements, while maintaining exceptional accuracy
- Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts
- Ability to network with technical teams to mine for patentable inventions and to lead invention brainstorm sessions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Admission to the US Patent & Trademark Office
- Patent Agent experience
Required Education:
- BA/BS in an engineering discipline (electrical preferred, will also consider computer science and mechanical)
Apply online at:
https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/new-york/patent-engineer/391/24897437856
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: New York, New York, United States / Burbank, California, United States