Patent Engineer

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes "Next Never Rests™," and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.
Under Brunswick's new operating model, it operates as an integrated recreational marine enterprise. Headquartered in Mettawa, Ill., Brunswick's leading consumer brands include Mercury Marine outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories including propellers and SmartCraft electronics; Navico Group, which includes industry-leading brands such as Simrad, Lowrance, C-MAP, B&G, MotorGuide, Attwood, Mastervolt, RELiON, Blue Sea Systems, CZone, and ASG Connect system integrators; Land 'N' Sea, BLA, Payne's Marine, Kellogg Marine, and Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils; Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Thunder Jet and Uttern boats; Boating Services Network, Freedom Boat Club and Boat Class.
We are seeking a Patent Engineer to join our dynamic, client focused legal team serving as a strategic partner to the Brunswick product development and engineering teams.
This position will provide intellectual property legal support for a diverse and broad range of marine-related technologies such as internal combustion and electric propulsion systems, ACES programs (autonomy, connectivity, electrification, and shared access), control systems, switching systems, parts & accessories, and boat designs.
The Patent Engineer will work closely with engineers to support the product development process by performing patent searches, freedom-to-operate analyses, and providing design-around proposals as necessary. The role will assist with patent portfolio management (participating in patent review committees and supporting invention disclosure reviews, patent maintenance decisions, competitive reviews, etc.), due diligence reviews for acquisitions, trademark reviews, and occasional offensive and defensive IP litigation support.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support product development teams by performing patent searches, freedom-to-operate analyses, and providing design-around proposals
• Support the process of procuring patent rights for Brunswick, including managing and evaluating invention disclosures, supporting the patent review committee; proactively identifying potentially patentable inventions created during product development lifecycle
• Serve as trusted advisor to engineering and business teams on intellectual property matters; educate engineering and business teams on internal IP processes and new developments related to IP law
• Assist with due diligence review of IP portfolios of acquisition targets
• Manage surveillance of competitor intellectual property portfolios and activity
• Work with paralegal staff to develop appropriate docketing and documenting decisions regarding the Brunswick IP portfolio
• Anticipate and manage multiple projects, expectations and concerns of the business related to intellectual property by working closely with business personnel
• Anticipate issues and obstacles that impact Brunswick's success; develop innovative solutions in alignment with business strategy

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or other hard science, preferably electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
• 3-6 years' experience as a Patent Engineer
• Patent Bar required
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent judgment; ability to apply the judgement independently and make decisions/recommendations
• Skilled in anticipating obstacles and developing innovative solutions in alignment with business strategy
• Self-motivated, able to learn and work independently in a fast-paced, global environment
• Ability to manage a large number of complex projects successfully, and set priorities
• Clear, concise, effective communicator
• Team player
• Demonstrated integrity, initiative, resilience
• Intellectual curiosity willing to stretch thinking and learn new capabilities and skills
• Willingness to identify opportunities and take on new challenges
• Licensing and litigation experience a plus but not required
• Travel will be expected (~10% time)

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We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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