Patent Paralegal, Figure
Technical Specialist
$70-90k
AI robotics company
Job no longer available
AI robotics company
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
$70-90k
21-100 employees
Company mission
To expand human capabilities through advanced AI.
Role
Who you are
- Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in patent docketing, patent prosecution, and/or working for the USPTO
- Skills: Strong analytical, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team
Desirable
- Registered as a patent agent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Robotics or artificial intelligence (AI)
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Patent Paralegal/Technical Specialist. In summary, the role will involve docketing patent applications and assisting with all aspects of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution and maintenance
- Assisting with all aspects of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution and maintenance
- Docketing both U.S. and foreign patent applications
- Preparing and filing Information Disclosure Statements with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Preparing drawings and sending drafts of patent drawings to draftsmen for preparation
- Proofread formal drawings for patent applications
- Communicating with foreign associates for the filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications
- Reviewing Office Actions from U.S. and foreign patent offices for cited references
- Reviewing patent files for prior art before payment of issue fee and upon intake into the firm
- Developing and maintaining knowledge of patent office rules and procedures in connection with U.S. and foreign duty of disclosure and other areas of patent prosecution
Our take
With an aging population and 10 million unsafe and undesirable jobs in the US, labour supply growth is predicted to flatline in the 21st century. Automation of jobs is a potential solution to these growing societal problems.
Exiting stealth in 2023, Figure Robotics joins a slew of AI and manufacturing companies with a distinct interest in humanoid robotics. The benefits of humanoid robotics, according to Figure, include the potential for them to take over unsafe or undesirable jobs from people, essentially leading to a happier and more purposeful society.
There’s clearly a long way to go, with Figure aware that its mission to expand human capabilities through advanced AI will take decades. That said, it has managed to raise more than $750 million in funding so far to help its long-term growth. And, with preliminary testing underway through a partnership with BMW, the company is certainly off to a good start.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2024
$675m
LATE VC
Jul 2023
$9m
SERIES A
Total funding: $854m
Company values
- Move Fast & Be Technically Fearless - Hesitation is the enemy of momentum. We are tackling today's most complex technological challenges by testing, experimenting, and taking calculated risks to embrace the unknown without fear of failure
- Product First, Mission Focused - Our product and our mission are one in the same: to bring a commercially viable humanoid to the market. We are builders, designers, and engineers united by a commitment to that mission, avoiding distraction and unrelated activities to remain laser-focused on shipping a safe, high quality product
- Aggressively Optimistic - Building Figure won’t be an easy win; it will require decades of commitment and ingenuity. We’re humbled by our mission, and aspire to remain optimistic even in the face of enormous hurdles
- Maximize Future Impact - We have what it takes to build the most groundbreaking company on the planet—to create an inspiring future for generations to come, with improved access to goods and services, safer working conditions, and more opportunity for fulfilling work. Our focus is on what we can achieve 5, 10, 20+ years from now, not the near-term wins
- Championship Mindset - To address the extraordinary demands of our work, we believe in operating as a winning team. We are in the trenches together, collaborating in-person, and pushing each other to the highest levels of performance
Company HQ
Sunnyvale, CA
Articles
Leadership
Brett Adcock
(Founder)Currently Founder at Archer. Previously Founder at Vettery and various other statups.
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