Strategic IP Planning: Collaborate with R&D, product, and leadership teams to align patent strategy with business goals and future technology roadmaps., Patent Filing: Draft, coordinate, and oversee patent applications., Patent Portfolio Management: Oversee the company’s existing patent portfolio, trademark portfolio, ensuring quality, coverage, and alignment with commercial and technical strategy., Innovation Scouting: Proactively identify new, potentially patentable inventions through deep engagement with engineering and product teams., Inventor Enablement: Coach and support technical staff in identifying innovations and preparing invention disclosures., Process & Culture Building: Develop internal processes and training to promote a strong innovation and IP culture., Freedom to Operate (FTO): Conduct and coordinate FTO analyses to identify IP risks and ensure new products and technologies can be commercialized without infringing on third-party rights., External Coordination: Liaise with external patent attorneys and IP offices to manage filings, office actions, and strategy execution.
