Senior Patent Engineer

Ricoh Americas Corporation • Boulder, CO • 4h ago

Job Title: Senior Patent Engineer

Position Profile

Under the supervision of the General Counsel and/or an Assistant General Counsel (IP Law), the Senior Patent Engineer provides primary intellectual property services to one or more Ricoh business units and/or corporate functions. The focus of this role is on conducting patent clearance studies and preparing and filing local origin patent dockets.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and perform patent clearance and adversely held patent (AHP) studies.

Participate in Invention Disclosure Teams and identify/select high-value inventions for patent protection.

Prepare original and communicated patent applications for national, regional, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and service country filings.

Prosecute national, PCT, U.S., and service country patent applications and appeals.

Assist lead attorneys in patent licensing and infringement actions, including compiling and presenting proof packages to technical and legal stakeholders.

Contribute to Patent Offense activities.

Supervise and mentor Patent Engineers and IP Law Trainees.

Oversee Outside Counsel and contractor search activities.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Certifications)

Typically Requires:

A Bachelor's degree in math or science.

At least 3 years of engineering experience in a technology relevant to Ricoh.

Eligibility to take the U.S. patent examination to become a registered patent agent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated client relationship and development abilities.

In-depth understanding of Ricoh's internal policies, procedures, and systems.

Solid understanding of intellectual property law principles and procedures.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and anticipatory skills.

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Demands

Standard office environment with adequate lighting, ventilation, and typical temperature/noise levels.

Cyclical stress from deadlines and ongoing responsibilities tied to high-impact decisions.

Minimal physical effort; work is primarily sedentary but may require light physical activity (walking, standing, lifting items

Moderate dexterity required (e.g., keyboard, calculator, hand tools, eye/hand coordination).

Occasional travel may be required.

Note:

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Come Create at Ricoh:

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information-how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared-to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers' success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

Invest in Yourself:

At Ricoh, you can:

Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.

Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.

Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.

Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually

Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.

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