Landon IP Position Vacancy

Dear PIUG Members,

 

Landon IP is seeking an experienced patent analyst to serve as Director
of the growing Commercial Patent Search Group. The director is
responsible for day-to-day management of the group and quality control
of patent searches performed for commercial clients. The incumbent =
will
be held accountable for ensuring timely completion of requests,
maintaining high-levels of customer satisfaction, attainment of goals
and growth of the group.

 

Landon IP has a long and rich history in the retrieval and analysis of
patent and trademark information dating back to 1949. Landon IP
provides a casual and relaxed work environment focused on delighting =
our
customers and continuously exceeding their expectations. The company
prides itself on communication with employees, assisting employees in
development of their knowledge and skills, and helping employees
identify and create opportunities for growth within the company.

 

 

Responsibilities of the position include:

 

- Ensure quality of every search

- Review, edit and direct revision of all search reports

- Approval of all search reports

- Ensure searches meet parameters authorized by the client

- Continually question analysts' methodology and ensure it is sound and
thorough

- Continually update, as appropriate, search reporting mechanisms

- Direct flow of search work to maintain highest levels of customer
satisfaction

- Consult with analysts and search managers to answer questions, solve
problems, and address client requests

- Consult with clients to address any questions, concerns, or search
scoping issues

- Perform actual searches as needed

 

In conjunction with the Vice President of Patent Searching and
Analytics, the incumbent will also be actively involved in the =
following
activities:

 

- Coordinate appropriate staffing levels and schedules for Patent
Analysts and Search Managers

- Actively contribute to the development and evaluation of all =
employees
within the unit

- Manage the evaluation of search tools and development of search
automation tools

- Develop quality assurance tools to ensure highest levels of quality =
on
each search

 

Job Requirements

 

- Strong experience in performing a variety of patent searches,
including novelty, validity, infringement and state of the art searches

- Ability to multitask and manage competing demands while providing
superior customer service

- Strong ability to motivate and lead employees

- 5 or more years experience in patent searching or patent prosecution

- Highly skilled in developing a search methodology and in conducting
searches

- BS in engineering, chemistry, biology, physics or related technical
field

- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills

 

 

How to Apply

 

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your patent searching
experience, areas of technical expertise and salary requirements to
careers_at_landon-ip.com. Please reference the position title in your
email subject line.

 

Landon IP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sincerely,


Brad Buehler
Vice President of Research Services
Landon IP, Inc.
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 450
Alexandria, VA 22314
Ph: 703 486 1150
Fax: 703 892 4510
Web: http://www.landon-ip.com <http://www.landon-ip.com>
Orders & Inquiries: mail_at_landon-ip.com <mailto:mail_at_landon-ip.com>

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Received on Mon Oct 03 2005 - 21:20:31