Patent Agent
Company: Chervon North America
Location: Naperville
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
At Chervon, new ideas have a way of becoming great products that
change the market. - We are dedicated to giving our users the best
in outdoor power equipment and power tools. Better Tools. - Better
World. Bringing passion and dedication together - there is no
telling what's achievable! Chervon leverages its research, design,
engineering and manufacturing expertise to build better tools for
the global marketplace that are consciously designed to make work
better, easier and more efficient. Innovation is one of the core
tenets of Chervon, and many innovative products have been launched
in the market and achieved great success.IP is very important in
Chervon, and the IP department has built patent portfolios in key
technology areas and products to provide Chervon with a competitive
advantage.Summary of Responsibilities: The patent agent is
responsible for the patent portfolio. - The agent is also
responsible for preparation and prosecution of patent applications
as well as responses. - The patent agent may assist with foreign
patent applications. - The Patent Agent assists in patent search
analysis and patent research; - does patent knowledge consultation
with various departments and shares new patent information; is
responsible for the maintenance of the patent information database;
investigates and analyzes relevant patent and technical information
and develops and executes North American intellectual property (IP)
strategy. - -Responsibilities:
Drive the building of patent
portfolios in key technology areas Lead or co-lead invention
harvesting or brainstorming sessions with innovators Conduct a
range of patent analyses and assessments such as related to new
product innovations or technology landscapesProvide advice to
R&D engineers and product managers regarding patentability
during new product developmentEvaluate, develop, and implement
patent filing for new productsReview US patent file from overseas
IP colleaguesCompetencies:
Strong communication, critical
thinking, and writing skills to support effective communication
with all levels of marketing, engineering, and leadership within
the businessSelf-motivation to immerse with the business and
engineering teams to support business' needs and to quickly learn
the business' goals and objectivesAble to multitask in a fast-paced
environmentAble to work in Nanjing, China at least three months at
beginning of joining Chervon (intermittently)Able to work in
Nanjing, China -about one month every year from the -following
-yearIndependent problem solverKnowledge of the power tool and
outdoor power equipment industry is preferred - Ability to work
with little or no supervisionWillingness to learn new skills to
meet the ever-changing Power Tool and Outdoor Power Equipment
industryRequired Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or
educational equivalent (mechanical or electrical engineering
preferred)Registered to practice before the United States Patent &
Trademark Office5+ years' experience in patent strategy, patent
portfolio, patent preparation, and prosecution (worked in power
tool industry preferred)Knowledge of IP tools like
PatsnapTravel:Travel is expected to be 20% including international.
- Initially it will be more.About Our Working EnvironmentChervon
North America operates in a casual and fun environment. We offer a
very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision,
short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) and a
competitive time off program.Chervon North America is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse
workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard
to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status,
order of protection status, transgender status, genetic
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Keywords: Chervon North America, Naperville , Patent Agent, Sales , Naperville, Illinois
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