Patent Associate

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We're inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet - including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more.

With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world. If it's a thing, we're working to connect it. Join Impinj and help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT- connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.

Team Overview

Impinj is seeking a Patent Associate to join our world-leading RAIN RFID intellectual property team. Impinj's battle-tested RAIN RFID patent portfolio is the largest in the world, and as a patent associate you will help expand that portfolio by preparing invention disclosures and patent applications under the supervision of our Principal Patent Agent. You will gain a deep understanding of our technology and existing patents, work with our inventors and engineers, research and understand potentially related and/or competing intellectual property and help us create new intellectual property.

Impinj regards its patent program as a strategic priority, so as Patent Associate you should expect regular interactions with our Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Executive Officer. As an integral part of Impinj's legal team, you will likely also be called upon to assist with patent and IP-related legal matters as they arise.

What you will do:

Essential tasks:

• Assist the Principal Patent Agent in leading the Company's patenting program.

• Prepare invention disclosures, provisional patent applications and utility patent applications, including drawings and figures.

• Work with Principal Patent Agent and other team members to review patentable ideas and work within the company's patent preparation and application process.

• Coordinate with outside patent counsel on prosecuting patent applications, including drafting and reviewing office-action responses.

Secondary tasks:

• Maintain an internal patent docket tracking application status and deadlines.

• Develop and maintain processes for tracking out patent portfolio, invention disclosures, etc.

• Maintain the intellectual-property section of the Legal department's intranet page.

• Perform other tasks and projects as necessary.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics or related field; three years of industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Visio) or equivalent.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Previous work experience in patents and intellectual property.

Compensation and Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj.

The typical base pay range for this role is $73,000 - $107,300. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of the role, job duties, requirements and relevant experience and skills.

Impinj reviews market wage data and uses the midpoint of the pay range as the starting point for offers. Impinj makes offers within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonuses and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance.

In addition, certain roles have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here.

Why work at Impinj:

Know you're making a difference. Competitive benefits.

Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world.

Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck.

Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at "Tecnopuc," a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.