Patent Manager (Curator for Scenarios)

Position Overview

To support the rapid expansion of our IP portfolio and ensure high-quality, strategically aligned patents, we are hiring a Patent Manager (Curator for Projects/Scenarios). This role is pivotal in sourcing, curating, and refining patentable inventions from across our AI-driven projects. You will be responsible for sourcing inventions, managing invention disclosures, preparing clear invention concepts for external patent counsel, and ensuring successful, timely filings. You will also play a key role in supporting strategic partnerships, including those with leading universities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and Evaluation:

· Proactively identify novel and valuable inventions across projects where you are the responsible curator.

· Regularly engage with engineering, research, and product teams to uncover and evaluate patentable innovation.

· Facilitate patent brainstorming

· Serve as the primary point of contact for patent-related inquiries

• Concept Development:

· Prepare concise and technically clear invention concepts and documentation for external patent attorneys and agents, in collaboration with inventors.

· Map patents to strategic priority scenarios as defined by management and the business roadmap.

• Patent Drafting and Filing::

· Support the drafting process in cooperation with patent agents (review drafts from patent agents, address questions during the drafting process, clarify the concept).

· Occasionally perform full drafting for special projects.

· Support the prosecution process (collaborate with the team to manage office actions and correspondence related to pending applications).

• Portfolio Quality Management:

· Conduct patent mapping and analysis.

· Review and prioritize inventions to ensure a stronger, more valuable patent portfolio.

· Maintain high-quality records and manage workflows for multiple concurrent projects.

• Collaboration:

· Work with cross-functional project leaders and external partners to foster joint inventions and filings.

· Support internal education and awareness about IP processes and value.

· Monitor patent landscape to identify trends, threats, and opportunities for new filings.

· Assist in developing and refining patenting processes and best practices.

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Required Qualifications

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Experience:

· Minimum 1 year of experience drafting or writing patent applications, preferably in the IT/AI sector.

Skills:

· Understanding of patent processes and invention disclosure management.

· Understanding of AI technologies

· Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise invention statements.

· Experience working with patent attorneys/agents

· Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

· Capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

· Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (At least B1 level).

· Written and verbal Russian proficiency will be a strong advantage.

· Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, external representatives, inventors, and various stakeholders.

· Customer service-oriented mindset with the ability to handle inquiries and provide support professionally.