Company:
Ensemble IP
Location: Washington
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
We are...
We are Ensemble IP, a forward-thinking team of IP Industry veterans building a new approach to patent search and analysis. We believe that the highest quality search is the result of the right technical expert using the right search techniques and the right technology.
We have a fast-paced collaborative culture focused on delighting our customers with high quality research products and fantastic service. Every single one of us is an integral part of the mission and we believe in working together to meet our goals. We enjoy our work and are passionate about our mission; we have fun each day and take satisfaction in a job well done.
You are...
You enjoy a challenge are ready to roll your sleeves up and get to work. You aren't afraid to ask for help and enjoy learning new things, even if it is just a new way to complete a familiar task. You stay focused on the goal, but are flexible and can adapt to changes in plans. You work well independently and effectively manage your own deadlines and goals. You work well as part of a virtual team and make an effort to stay connected with your colleagues around the digital "water cooler".
The role...
Lead Patent Analysts are responsible engaging with clients to gather project requirements, clarify scope, prepare proposal and present results. Projects are in support of legal and business decisions related to patentability, validity or clearance of a patent, invention disclosure, technology landscape or portfolio management. The Lead Analyst may perform the research individually or coordinate with other analysts in completing the project. In this role, you will:
We are Ensemble IP, a forward-thinking team of IP Industry veterans building a new approach to patent search and analysis. We believe that the highest quality search is the result of the right technical expert using the right search techniques and the right technology.
We have a fast-paced collaborative culture focused on delighting our customers with high quality research products and fantastic service. Every single one of us is an integral part of the mission and we believe in working together to meet our goals. We enjoy our work and are passionate about our mission; we have fun each day and take satisfaction in a job well done.
You are...
You enjoy a challenge are ready to roll your sleeves up and get to work. You aren't afraid to ask for help and enjoy learning new things, even if it is just a new way to complete a familiar task. You stay focused on the goal, but are flexible and can adapt to changes in plans. You work well independently and effectively manage your own deadlines and goals. You work well as part of a virtual team and make an effort to stay connected with your colleagues around the digital "water cooler".
The role...
Lead Patent Analysts are responsible engaging with clients to gather project requirements, clarify scope, prepare proposal and present results. Projects are in support of legal and business decisions related to patentability, validity or clearance of a patent, invention disclosure, technology landscape or portfolio management. The Lead Analyst may perform the research individually or coordinate with other analysts in completing the project. In this role, you will:
- Lead the engagement with clients in both writing and phone/video to scope the parameters of a search, to provide interim search reports, and to deliver final results
- Coordinate the project internally, performing individual research and guiding other analysts in their efforts on the project as needed
- Perform quality review of projects to review adherence to project scope, evaluation of conclusions and final report presentation
- Devise advanced and non-traditional search strategies for complex projects and technologies
- Design and prepare reports based on project requirements that clearly present results and insights
- Foster a collaborative environment among colleagues by mentoring, sharing knowledge and seeking input from others to develop a team approach to projects
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field
- Electrical Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Telecommunications and/or Electrical Communications
- Computing
- 5+ years' experience in patent search, patent examination, or patent prosecution
- Experience directly interfacing with clients and stakeholders to scope requirements, prepare proposals and deliver search results
- Deep knowledge of search methodologies, approaches and tools and techniques
- Knowledge of non-patent literature sources in your relevant technical field
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills