Patent Agent (Patent Prosecution)
Job Description
This role is ideal for a patent agent with at least one year of patent prosecution experience and a strong technical background. The position focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications for cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Review invention disclosure materials and conduct inventor interviews
Perform prior art searches and analyze patentability
Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications
Respond to USPTO office actions and conduct examiner interviews
Develop prosecution strategies and manage U.S. and foreign dockets
Support due diligence and freedom-to-operate analyses
Collaborate closely with attorneys and technical professionals
Qualifications:
USPTO admission required
Minimum 1 year of patent prosecution experience
Technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or chemical engineering
Experience in one or more of the following technologies preferred: hardware/devices, software, database systems, artificial intelligence, wireless technologies, image or signal processing
Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
Strong drafting, organizational, and communication skills
Work Environment:
Hybrid schedule with approximately 60% in-office attendance.
Compensation:
$130,000 – $200,000 base salary, plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.
