PATENT ANALYST ENGINEERS

The Company

 

Landon IP specializes in professional patent and trademark searches, patent analytics and business intelligence. We monitor patents, trademarks, corporations, inventors, and industries and provide technical consulting to major corporations and law firms worldwide. We sell patent and trademark information on paper and in electronic formats.  The company is headquartered in Alexandria, VA and has approximately 160 employees serving over 9000 clients.

 

Landon IP has a long and rich history in the retrieval and analysis of patent and trademark information dating back to 1949.  Landon IP provides a casual and relaxed work environment focused on delighting our customers and continuously exceeding their expectations.  A hands-on training program focuses on developing knowledge and skills while allowing new employees to immediately produce results.  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.

 Job Description

§  Strategically perform searches relating to patentability (novelty), validity, freedom-to-operate and infringement

§  Draft invention disclosures and patent applications, as required

§  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

Job Requirements

§  Bachelors Degree and experience in the following areas:

o Electrical Engineering: Semiconductors; Nanodevices; Control Systems; Electrical Circuits and Components.

o Electrical Communications: Cellular, Mobile and Wireless Communications; Networking; CDMA, OFDM, Digital Communications; A Computer Engineering Degree preferred.

o Medical Devices: Surgery and prostheses.

o Mechanical Engineering: Turbo machinery, complex non-automotive, petroleum – drilling and platforms, semiconductor manufacturing.

§  In-depth knowledge of technical literature in the area of subject matter expertise

§  Highly skilled developing a search methodology and in conducting searches

§  Significant experience in the patent field, specifically in patent searching and analysis is a plus.

§  Registered Patent Agents preferred, but not required.

§  Excellent interpersonal / communication skills

 

§  For Contractor positions, candidates MUST have previous patent searching experience to be considered.

 

 

How to Apply

 

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your patent searching experience, areas of technical expertise and salary requirements to careers@landon-ip.com .  Please reference the position title in your email subject line.