Internship-IP analysis

Job Description:

Internship – 3-4 Months

Internship Overview: Highly motivated and detail-oriented Master’s or PhD student to join our team for a 3-month internship. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in intellectual property (IP) research and analysis, specifically focusing on the rapidly evolving field of solid-state battery technology for large scale applications, with a deep dive into Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) battery advancements. The intern will contribute to a comprehensive patent landscape study, identifying key players, technological trends, white spaces, and future direction.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Patent Search & Retrieval: Conduct extensive and systematic patent searches across various global patent databases using advanced search strategies, keywords, and classification codes relevant to solid-state batteries and lithium-sulfur battery technology.

·         Data Organization & Management: Organize and manage large datasets of patent information efficiently using spreadsheets and specialized IP tools.

·         Patent Analysis & Categorization: Analyze retrieved patents to extract critical information, including claims, abstracts, inventors, assignees, filing dates, and technological features. Categorize patents based on specific battery components (e.g., anodes, cathodes, solid electrolytes, separators), materials, manufacturing processes, and applications.

·         Technological Trend Identification: Identify emerging technological trends, research hot spots, and areas of intense patenting activity within solid-state and lithium-sulfur battery technologies.

·         Key Player Identification: Identify and track key innovators, companies, research institutions, and their patent portfolios in the solid-state and lithium-sulfur battery space.

·         Competitive Intelligence: Analyze the patenting strategies of major players to understand their competitive positioning and future R&D directions.

·         White Space Analysis: Identify areas where patenting activity is low or absent, indicating potential opportunities for future innovation and market entry.

·         Report Generation: Assist in preparing detailed patent landscape reports, including executive summaries, graphical representations of data (e.g., patent filing trends, assignee share, geographical distribution), and insightful conclusions.

·         Literature Review (as needed): Supplement patent analysis with relevant scientific literature and industry reports to gain a holistic understanding of the technological landscape.

Qualifications:

·         Currently pursuing or recently completed MTech or PhD candidates specialized in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.

·         Strong understanding of battery technologies, particularly SSB batteries for large scale applications.

·         Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical information.

·         Proficiency in conducting thorough research using online databases and search engines.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and G-Suite.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Prior exposure to intellectual property, patent searching, or patent analysis is a plus but not mandatory.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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