Patent Agent

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a patent agent for its Buffalo, NY office. The ideal candidate will possess two to six years of patent prosecution experience and a background in optics, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering.

• Duties
• Conduct patent searches and analyze patentability.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions.
• Provide strategic advice on patent portfolios.

• Requirements
• Two to six years of patent prosecution experience.
• Background in optics, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strong communication and client service abilities.

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.

• Certifications
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Skills
• Proficient in patent search tools and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Established toward the end of the nineteenth century, this distinguished New York-based law firm has three offices in the state and specializes in complex legal matters related to agriculture-food, dairy, and closely held businesses-private companies. It is comprised of a sizable group of seasoned attorneys and encourages community service, pro bono work, and diversity at the workplace.