Vertiv is hiring a Global Patent Agent who will be a key member of the Global Patent Committee. This role will play a crucial part in bridging the legal and engineering teams to protect Vertiv's intellectual property. The primary responsibility is to help transform employee ideas into valuable patents. This includes participating in the creation, management, and oversight of company-wide patent policies, procedures, and processes, as well as addressing patent-related matters in North America and within specific Business Units.
This position will be located at our Corporate HQ's office in Westerville, Ohio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct and analyze patentability, product clearance, and validity searches for new product designs and modifications of existing products.
- Plan, administer, and maintain IP training and incentive/recognition programs to encourage a culture of innovation at Vertiv.
- Work directly with inventors to harvest and develop ideas into viable invention disclosures.
- Draft, prepare and file patent applications with USPTO and coordinate with outside counsel regarding foreign filings.
- Review and draft responses to office actions for both domestic and foreign filings.
- P rovide guidance and instructions to outside counsel on prosecution, international filing decisions, continuations, abandonments, etc.
- Conduct research in the enforcement and defense of all patent-related litigation.
- Oversee budgets and track spending for patent-related matters, including annuity and law firm payments.
- Prepare reports of patent-related metrics/KPIs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Preferred candidates will have at least 2 years of full-time claim drafting and patent prosecution experience with a reputable law firm or company. Familiarity with the procedures in the MPEP (Manual of Patent Examining Procedures) and basic patent filing regulations in foreign countries is essential.
- Education: A minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics is required; an MS or Ph.D. is highly valued. Candidates with other engineering disciplines will also be considered.
- Licensing: A USPTO license (for patent agents or patent attorneys) is preferred.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills suitable for substantial client interaction
- Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical abilities
- Detail-oriented with proficiency in MS Office and various patent searching platforms, such as IP.com or Questel
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing patent scopes, with the capability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to diverse stakeholders.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
