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Lennox International

Patent Agent

Richardson, TX · On-site

$103K - $135K/yr

Draft and prosecute patent applications in accordance with U.S. and foreign patent laws and ... Provide intellectual property support for commercial contracts. What We Are Looking For WHAT WE ARE ...

Ideayabio

Senior Patent Agent

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

Submission of unsolicited candidate resumes by agencies or recruiters with or without a contract in ... S. Patent & Trademark Office as well as other jurisdictional IP offices * Manage outside legal ...

The Jackson Laboratory

Patent Agent - Research

New York, NY · Hybrid

$106K - $153K/yr

Report inventions and patents that have resulted from federally funded research grants/contracts to the funding agency via iEdison. * Strong attention to detail, organizational, writing, and project ...

Globus Medical

Sr. Patent Counsel

Audubon, PA · On-site

The Senior Patent Counsel will work on a wide variety of Intellectual Property matters within the ... Transactional experience (e.g. due diligence, licensing, IP related contracts, etc.) also desired

Globusmedical

Sr. Patent Counsel

Audubon, PA · On-site

The Senior Patent Counsel will work on a wide variety of Intellectual Property matters within the ... Transactional experience (e.g. due diligence, licensing, IP related contracts, etc.) also desired

University of Rochester

Sr Patent Agent

Rochester, NY

$109K - $163K/yr

... to contract and sponsored research fulfillment by monitoring progress of project activities ... Patent Agent required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and ...

University of Rochester

Sr Patent Agent

Rochester, NY · On-site

$109K - $163K/yr

... to contract and sponsored research fulfillment by monitoring progress of project activities ... Patent Agent required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and ...

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Patent Agent

Lennox International

Richardson, TX • On-site

$103K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

What Drives Success

Position Summary 

  • Draft and prosecute patent applications in accordance with U.S. and foreign patent laws and regulations.
  • Assist with patentability searches and provide opinions on patentability and freedom-to-operate matters.
  • Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify and capture new inventions.
  • Provide intellectual property support for commercial contracts.
What We Are Looking For

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

  • Requires bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, such as engineering or computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Requires at least 5 years related experience.
  • Prefer experience as a Patent Agent, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. and foreign patent laws and regulations.
  • Proven track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications across various technology fields.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem- solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Docketing and maintenance experience a plus.
What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $103,000-$135,450 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company's applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 

#LI-SJ1 #LI-Onsitepaid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture - which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member's contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you'll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us! 

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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