QuantumScape · 1 day ago
Patent Agent
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$153K/yr - $233K/yr
5+ years expQuantumScape is a fast-growing company focused on advancing battery-related technologies. They are seeking a Senior Patent Agent to work closely with R&D and engineering teams to protect innovations and build a strategic patent portfolio.
AutomotiveBatteryElectric VehicleEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Mark Webster
Responsibilities
Partner with R&D and engineering teams to identify new inventions and capture them early in the development lifecycle
Support collaborative projects by working with external partners to document and protect joint IP
Lead inventor interviews, prepare invention disclosures, and provide IP training with a focus on patents and trade secrets
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
Manage and guide outside counsel to ensure our filings reflect both technical accuracy and strategic goals
Help shape our IP strategy through competitive landscape reviews and freedom-to-operate assessments
Contribute to documentation practices that support clear inventorship, ownership, and long-term value creation
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a scientific or engineering field (Ph.D. a plus)
USPTO registration required
At least 5 years of experience in patent prosecution, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house roles
Strong writing and analytical skills
Interest in working directly with inventors and staying close to science
Benefits
Annual bonus
Generous RSU/Equity package
Employee paid health care
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Other benefits
Company
QuantumScape
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
QuantumScape has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
Qatar Investment AuthorityVolkswagen GroupBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2021-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $446M
2020-11-27Post Ipo Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Siva Sivaram
President & CEO
Tim Holme
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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