Electroninks is quickly expanding and is seeking an experienced, part-time IP Specialist (Patent Agent) to join our team! The ideal candidate is detail oriented, has strong communication skills, and is highly organized.
In this role, you will perform a variety of IP Strategy duties, including but not limited to, the preparation and prosecution of patents, regularly interacting with our IP counsel, and close communication with our internal technical team. To be successful in this role, you will have a working knowledge of drafting patents, IP licensing, and a good understanding of metal deposition chemistries.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file patent applications with the USPTO, including direct filings, National Stage filings, and Designs
- Analyze patentability of chemistries/inventions
- Manage intellectual property projects
- Manage trademark matters, as needed
- Assist with preparation and filing of responses to trademark office actions
- Assist with IP litigation and disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright and other matters
- Collaborate with R&D team members, business development, and executives to create IP strategies that support business goals
- Adhere to relevant laws and regulations and maintain accurate records of all patent-related activities
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or advanced in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, preferred, or an adjacent field with a minimum of 2 years relative experience.
- Must have at least 2 years of full-time claim drafting and prosecutions experience.
- USPTO required.
- Familiarity with electronic filing systems and paperless docketing
- Experience in semiconductor or advanced materials
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and PowerPoint
About Electroninks:
Electroninks Incorporated is the market-leader in the production and scaled manufacturing of metal-complex conductive inks. We have developed a full suite of proprietary conductive ink solutions, world-class manufacturing partners, and complimentary equipment ecosystems, thus accelerating time to market for new products and additive manufacturing breakthroughs.
Electroninks’ metal complex inks – including silver, gold, platinum, nickel and copper –deliver higher conductivity, flexibility and cost-effectiveness. We are the only domestic U.S. supplier of this full suite line of particle-free inks. The company’s conductive inks have been adopted by customers requiring highly reliable solutions for applications in semiconductor packaging, printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, consumer electronics, wearables, medical devices and more. We also partner closely with best-in-class equipment and integration partners to provide customers a total ink and process solution with the ultimate goal to reduce the manufacturing costs and complexity.
Our goal is to successfully implement our conductive inks into our customers products and close the gap of commercialization. We have a world-class talented and professional team, with expertise in electronics, semiconductor, advanced materials, chemistry, and ink production. We are backed by strong strategic partners and some of the most prominent global technology investors. We are headquartered and located in Austin, Texas.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78744 (Required)
Work Location: In person
