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Scout Motors

Patent Agent

Job Summary

This role involves supporting Scout Motors' innovation efforts by managing patent and trade secret portfolios, conducting patentability and landscape searches, and assisting with patent application processes. The candidate will build relationships with various technical and business teams to facilitate intellectual property strategies. It requires a strong background in patent practice within the automotive or related industries and an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position offers opportunities to contribute to a pioneering electric vehicle company and participate in a comprehensive benefits package.

Required Skills

Communication
Relationship Building
Team Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Intellectual Property
Document Management
Patent Prosecution
Patent Law
Patent Strategy
Patent Drafting
Patent Search
Technology Analysis

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan
Income Protection
Vacation leave
Military Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Voting Time Leave
Paid bereavement leave
Matching Contributions

Job Description

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

  • Serve as a key resource for encouraging, identifying and documenting Scout Motors’ inventions and innovations.
  • Build relationships with the Engineering, Product, Design, Growth and Strategy Teams, and provide training, guidance and encouragement, to facilitate the development of Scout Motors’ patent and trade secret portfolios, including conducting invention mining sessions and participating in the product review process.
  • Conduct patentability and landscape searches and analyses to support patent filing strategy and process.
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate searches, prepare analyses, and formulate informal opinions on patent clearance/non-infringement.
  • Monitor competitive intellectual property on an ongoing basis.
  • Facilitate and monitor patent application preparation and prosecution.
  • Assist with maintaining Scout Motors’ patent database, including adding tags/keywords to disclosures and patent filings to help with generating relevant reports for business leaders.

Location & Travel Expectations:

  • This role will be based remotely within the United States. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
  • The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events occasionally.
  • Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science / engineering, automotive technology, or related field, advanced degree preferred.
  • Admitted to practice and in good standing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in patent practice, automotive industry preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability, including managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely and build relationships with domestic and international business and technical colleagues.
  • Ability to manage uncertainty and novelty and to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

  • Competitive insurance including:
    • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with:
    • An employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous Paid Time Off including:
    • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
    • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
    • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
    • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

  • Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
  • Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
  • Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

Interested in this job?

Application deadline: Open until filled

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Scout Motors

We're designing, engineering, and building the next generation of electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers, makers, and explorers. The new Scout® Traveler™ and Terra™ models are here, born from the original legend, retooled for a new era.

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Date PostedJuly 5th, 2025
Job TypeFull Time
LocationRemote, United States
Salary$120,000 - $145,000
Exciting remote opportunity (requires residency in United States) for a Patent Agent at Scout Motors. Offering $120,000 - $145,000 (full time). Explore more remote jobs on FlexHired!

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