Patent Attorney - Contractor to Full Time Employment Position

ENOVIX Corporation • Fremont, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Enovix (Nasdaq: ENVX) is an advanced silicon battery company based in Fremont, Calif. Enovix is on a mission to power the technologies of the future. Everything from IoT, mobile and computing devices, to the vehicle you drive, needs a better battery. Our disruptive architecture enables a battery with high energy density and capacity without compromising safety. We are scaling our silicon-anode, lithium-ion battery manufacturing capabilities to meet customer demand. For more information visit www.enovix.com and follow us on LinkedIn. This is an exciting time at Enovix! We are looking for experienced candidates to help support our 50,000 square-feet lithium-ion battery production facility in Penang, Malaysia for commercialization of our 3D Silicon™ Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery. Position Overview: Our IP department is growing, and we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to join our team on a contractual basis – for conversion to employment. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping secure intellectual property (IP) protection for our innovations, helping to navigate the complexities of IP law, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This position offers the flexibility of hybrid work including remote work and the collaboration with a dynamic international team of inventors and legal professionals in the expanding and lucrative battery market.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, material science, mechanical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or any other battery related fields, is required. Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Certification: Registration as a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Experience: At least 1-3 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management. Experience in a specific technical field, such as batteries, is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of IP laws, regulations, and procedures. Proficiency in conducting IP searches using patent databases, and with IP related applications, quick learning ability with a positive mindset.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical and legal concepts clearly and effectively. Proven ability to direct others in IP matters is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: Highly meticulous with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability: Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. We value curiosity, initiation, pro-active mindset, can-do attitude, and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with domestic and international patent applications and knowledge of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) process.
• Familiarity with IP management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Patent Preparation and Filing: Draft, review, and file patent applications, including provisional, non-provisional, and international (PCT) applications. Ensure all documents are prepared in compliance with patent office requirements.
• IP Portfolio Management: Assist in strategizing and managing the company’s IP portfolio, including tracking deadlines, maintaining records, and ensuring timely responses to office actions and other communications.
• Patent Prosecution: Communicate with patent examiners, assist in responding to office actions, and negotiate claim scope to secure patent rights effectively.
• Prior Art Searches: Conduct thorough patentability searches, freedom-to-operate analyses, and intellectual property (IP) due diligence reviews.
• Consultation and Guidance: Collaborate with inventors to understand technical innovations and provide guidance on IP strategies.
• Trademarks: assist in trademark prosecution and enforcement.
• Compliance: Ensure that all IP-related activities comply with domestic and international IP laws and regulations.
• Legal Support: Provide support in litigation matters, including reviewing and analyzing patents for potential infringement or invalidity claims.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees