Patent Agent

Responsibilities

• Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
• Serve as a key resource for encouraging, identifying and documenting Scout Motors' inventions and innovations.
• Conduct patentability and landscape searches and analyses to support patent filing strategy and process.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate searches, prepare analyses, and formulate informal opinions on patent clearance/non-infringement.
• Monitor competitive intellectual property on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitate and monitor patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Assist with maintaining Scout Motors' patent database, including adding tags/keywords to disclosures and patent filings to help with generating relevant reports for business leaders.
• Location & Travel Expectations :
• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC .
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science / engineering, automotive technology, or related field, advanced degree preferred.
• Highly preferred admittance to practice and in good standing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in patent practice, automotive industry preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability, including managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely and build relationships with domestic and international business and technical colleagues.
• Ability to manage uncertainty and novelty and to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• What you'll gain
• Competitive insurance including:
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstanc

Benefits

Additional Information

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements - an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

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