Patent Specialist - Apex, United States - Pentair Management Company

Description

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 11,250 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

We have an opportunity for a Patent Specialist to join our team. You will support Pentair's global business and legal initiatives as a member of the legal team. The position will report to the Associate General Counsel of Intellectual Property. Interested candidates, who meet the requirements below, are encouraged to apply today

You will:

• Identify, collect, and review new inventions, lead IP review boards, and guide patenting decisions in coordination with AGC and in-house patent search team.
• Actively develop patent portfolio, including personally drafting new patent applications and reviewing, evaluating, and providing feedback on patent applications drafted by outside counsel.
• Manage global patent portfolio using patent portfolio database tools. Lead patent valuation and annuity payment decisions with input from business stakeholders.
• Develop and implement IP best practices, policies, and procedures. Develop and provide IP training to R&D and business teams to raise IP awareness across the global organization.
• Initiate, maintain, and share market and competitor IP intelligence to drive strategic discussions.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. A JD is not required.
• USPTO Patent Agent Registration is mandatory for this role.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working in a law firm and/or in-house legal departments.
• Experience in drafting, prosecuting, and managing patent applications.
• Experience in helping to build and manage a patent portfolio a plus.
• Experience using online databases (e.g., USPTO, Epoline, PatSnap, Questel Orbit, etc.)
• Be able to provide excellent, timely customer service in a fast-paced and quickly evolving business environment. Enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar and tasks and projects.
• Be able to work effectively in a matrixed environment.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity and Inclusion:

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:

• Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
• Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
• Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
• Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.