IP Team Lead Patent Attorney / Agent (Administrative)

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Responsibilities: The IP Supervisor - Patent Attorney/Agent - is responsible for supervising the IP team, dockets, records and budget. This includes the development, filing and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications, maintenance of the company's patent portfolio and clearance of new and revised product designs. Executive Management's emphasis on the development of patent portfolio ensures great visibility and opportunity within the organization.
Job Type: Full-Time located in Indianapolis IN or Franklin TN
Salary:

Commensurate with experience
Compensation plan includes salary + bi-annual bonus

Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, personal days for flexibility of time off
Paid Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Health & Wellness Program Benefits with incentives
Tuition Reimbursement

Core Responsibilities of our Patent Attorney/Agent Intellectual Property Supervisor:

Role reports to President / CEO.
Supervise administrative aspects of the IP department including personnel, dockets, records, risk assessments and budget
Monitor departments and design reviews to identify patentable subject matter
Draft US and foreign patent applications based on reviewed subject matter
Develop patent illustrations with in-house designer for US & foreign patent applications
Coordinate office action responses and clearance opinions with outside counsel
Review and approve new product designs in Phase 2 of the Product Development Process.
Counsel and provide relevant coaching to company personnel regarding IP matters.
Assist outside counsel and in-house Legal with potential or existing IP litigation
Evaluate the patent portfolio with the supervisor for payment of maintenance fees
Maintain the IP department's virtual patent label program
Assist the Legal Team with IP licensing and other technology agreements
Update competitive patent intelligence for Executive Management
Evaluate competitive products for patent infringement
Coordinate with marketing to manage the trademark portfolio
Must have current USPTO registration as a patent agent
Bachelors in technical discipline
Patent Agent experience minimum 5 years
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience (preference in leading an IP team)