Patent Agent

 

About Metawave:

 

Metawave is solving today’s real-world problems  in highly automated driving and in high-speed wireless communications by using advanced beam focusing and steering technologies. Our mission is to make driving safer and communications faster and more reliable. We develop our technology from ground up to highly scalable and modular platforms that cater to various radar sensing applications.  Leveraging artificial intelligence and highly integrated analog front-end modules, Metawave is advancing automotive radar to the next-level to meet customers’  metrics and enabling mobile carriers to rollout high-capacity networks  seamlessly , economically and more efficiently.

Metawave demonstrated the first beamsteering radar system capable of distinguishing objects in all-weather and difficult driving conditions, SPEKTRATM radar platform, making travel safer and smarter. Metawave technology will bring high-speed connectivity to billions of users though our high-speed state-of-the-art 5G platforms, TURBOTM active repeaters and KLONETM passive relays, enabling connection in bustling cities, busy office buildings, crowded concerts and sporting events, and under-serviced pockets all around the world.  

Metawave is conquering the millimeter wave world of sensing and communication .

 

 

 

Your Role:

We are currently looking for  a patent practitioner to join our legal team working with highly skilled engineers on complex topics.     The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated excellence in understanding technology and business, working with engineers, preparing and prosecuting patent applications and developing filing strategies. 

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Responsibilities:
 

• Work closely with Metawave team members to identify and define innovations.  

• Work with chief legal officer to build IP portfolios

• Counsel technologists on protection of intellectual property

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications for Metawave core technologies

• Work with foreign counsel to protect innovations worldwide

• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to develop patent strategies for automotive radar and cellular communications

• Perform other duties as necessary for completion of projects and achievement of goals

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with technologists

• Outstanding writing and analytical skills, and top academic credentials are essential.

• At least 5 years drafting and prosecuting high-quality, complex patent applications for major technology companies.

• Ability to perform prior art searches and freedom to operate analyses.

• Candidate must be a confident self-starter, capable of working both on her/his own as well as part of teams.

Education

• M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics

• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registration required

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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience with millimeter wave RF systems, including radar and cellular.

• At least 3 years of working experience in industry

• For attorneys, at least one state bar registration.

• A broad background in many different aspects of IP is helpful, including re-examinations, continuations, and appealss

• Experience in the Automotive Industry

• Experience in Mobile and Fixed Wireless Network Industry

• Previous experience with startups transitioning to growth stage and beyond

Perks + Benefits:

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• Competitive salary package

• Stock options for every employee

• Hybrid in office and work from home plan

• Healthcare + dental + vision + life & disability insurance

• 401k plan

• Flexible time off & paid holidays

• Relocation assistance + reimbursement

• Fitness Reimbursement