Patent Agent

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Patent Agent with a strong academic background and at least 8 years of work experience from a reputable IP law firm, consulting firm, or in-house department. The candidate will assist in patent-related matters, conduct patentability evaluation, and prepare patent applications.

Requirements

• Strong academic background
• At least 8 years of work experience from a reputable IP law firm, consulting firm, or in-house department
• Detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal English-language skills
• Knowledge of Chinese is a plus
• Strong experience in counseling inventors for the identification of inventions and appropriate scoping
• Patent application preparation and structuring of claims and variations
• Prosecution of applications with knowledge of patent laws and prosecution processes of major jurisdictions
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of US patent prosecution is desirable

Benefits

• Equal opportunities employer
• Great place to work certification in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
• Recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Asia in Greater China and Vietnam