Urgent : Patent Illustrator

Company Profile :

Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectually Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. We cater to the hi-tech, semiconductor, telecom, software, emerging tech, medical devices, materials, and automotive sectors. Over the past 15 years, Hourglass Research has been consistently chosen by Fortune 500 firms for their US patent drafting and analytics assignments.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled Patent Illustrator to join our Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in preparing high-quality patent illustrations using Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD, and have a solid understanding of US patent drafting requirements. The Patent Illustrator will work closely with patent attorneys and inventors to produce detailed and accurate drawings that comply with USPTO standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Illustration Preparation : Create detailed, precise patent illustrations using Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD in accordance with USPTO guidelines.
• Drafting Support : Collaborate with patent attorneys and inventors to understand the invention and produce accurate visual representations.
• Compliance : Ensure all illustrations comply with jurisdiction specific patent laws (US, EP, IN, etc.), regulations, and formatting requirements.
• Quality Control : Review and revise illustrations to ensure clarity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Communication : Effectively communicate with team members, inventors, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and address feedback.

Education / Professional Qualification and Work Experience :

Hourglass provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by central, state, or local laws.