IP Agent

Koninklijke Philips N.V • Copenhagen, NY

288d • $163,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Intellectual Property Agent (Patent Agent): Protect and drive innovation in the image guided therapy devices field by managing and optimizing Philips' patent portfolio. Your role: Build and maintain a high-value patent portfolio to protect innovations in image guided therapy devices, maximizing IP protection and business value. Collaborate with R D teams to foster innovation, identify invention disclosure opportunities, and translate them into strong patents. Expertise in patent drafting, prosecution, and strategy to secure IP rights, support licensing, and advise on patent-related matters. Conduct periodic reviews of the patent portfolio to optimize costs while maintaining strategic value. Join a global team of IP professionals, working cross-functionally to align IP strategies with business goals.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in patent creation, either in a law firm or a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, biomedical, or electrical engineering.
• Registered patent agent with the USPTO.
• Expertise in patent prosecution before the USPTO and PCT patent practice.
• Experience handling office actions, appeals, and objections, including Section 101 issues.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the medical community.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a high-value patent portfolio to protect innovations in image guided therapy devices.
• Collaborate with R D teams to foster innovation and identify invention disclosure opportunities.
• Translate invention disclosures into strong patents.
• Draft and prosecute patents, and develop strategies to secure IP rights.
• Support licensing and advise on patent-related matters.
• Conduct periodic reviews of the patent portfolio to optimize costs and maintain strategic value.
• Work cross-functionally with a global team of IP professionals.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 401k (up to 7% match)
• HSA (with company contribution)
• Stock purchase plan
• Education reimbursement
• Comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree