Patent agent Jobs in USA

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

Mettler Toledo is seeking to hire a Patent Agent for our Columbus, Ohio location. As a Patent Agent you will join our global in-house IP team, reporting to the Head of Global IP and collaborating with colleagues in Switzerland, India, and China. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end patent process, from prior art searches to prosecution and portfolio management. You will work with engineers and product managers to protect innovations, ensure freedom to operate, and strengthen our competitive advantage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure our new products have freedom to operate.
• Manage the patent application process for assigned business units from initial disclosure through grant
• Deliver cross-functional patent support across multiple business units, proactively managing and prioritizing diverse intellectual property responsibilities based on project stage and strategic milestones.
• With the support of our search team, conduct comprehensive analyses of the patent landscape to identify potential barriers and opportunities.
• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications across various jurisdictions in collaboration with external law firms.
• Collaborate closely with inventors and product teams to identify and evaluate patentable inventions.
• Draft and revise patent claims and support documentation for patent applications.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant patent laws and regulations throughout the application process.
• Monitor and manage deadlines for patent filings and office actions.
• Assist in developing and implementing patent strategies that align with business objectives
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders to enhance understanding of patent processes, and intellectual property rights.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

Our Offer to You

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy . If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here .

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For those who prioritize precision, Mettler Toledo is precisely where you belong.

Job Reference #

20147

Preferred Location

Ohio

Columbus

Job Type

Full-time

Legal Entity

Mettler-Toledo, LLC

1900 Polaris Parkway Columbus, OH 43240 United States