What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Agent/ Portfolio Manager position at CORSAIR?
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
- Conduct detailed invention disclosures with engineers and inventors to extract key innovations
- Develop strong claim strategies, including independent and dependent claims with appropriate scope and fallback positions
- Prepare high-quality patent specifications with clear technical descriptions, embodiments, and variations
- Perform prior art searches and patentability analyses
- Respond to Office Actions and communicate effectively with patent examiners
- Collaborate closely with R&D, product, and legal teams to align IP strategy with business objectives
- Advise on patent portfolio development, including continuation strategies and claim coverage expansion
Support freedom-to-operate (FTO) and infringement analyses as needed
Skills and Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
- Strong understanding of both hardware systems and software architectures
- Demonstrated experience in patent drafting and prosecution
- Deep knowledge of claim construction principles and patent specification requirements
- Ability to understand and articulate complex technical systems across disciplines
- Familiarity with consumer electronics, automotive, or computing technologies
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills