Intellectual Property Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Prepare both provisional and non-provisional utility patent applications internally.

• Collaborate closely with inventors and team members to assess invention disclosures.

• Manage the prosecution of patent applications in-house, under the guidance of IP portfolio managers in the United States and specific foreign jurisdictions.

• Provide clear instructions to external counsel and foreign associates.

• Conduct interviews with patent examiners.

• Draft and review responses to office actions.

• Prepare and review appeal briefs and manage other aspects of patent prosecution.

• Aid in formulating patent strategies that emphasize competitively distinct product features.

• Partner with IP portfolio managers and product owners to synchronize business stakeholders with patent strategies.

• Offer intellectual property support to engineering and product teams.

• Carry out invention mining, patent training, and patent audits.

• Recognize existing and prospective patent coverage and identify patent whitespace for further IP development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a patent agent, including drafting patent applications, responding to office actions, and conducting examiner interviews.

• Degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related industry experience.

• Extensive knowledge of media content distribution, encompassing broadcast networks, cloud networking, wireless networks, end-user devices utilized for accessing and playing media content, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science methodologies, and identity resolution.

• Must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

• Previous experience in in-house patent preparation and prosecution is highly regarded.

• Familiarity with AI drafting tools is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• 401(k) plan with a company match from Nielsen.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Potential availability of a company-provided vehicle based on the role.

• Eligibility for discretionary incentives or bonuses may be available depending on the role.

• Possible eligibility for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.