Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Newark, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in electrical engineering. Preference is given to those with engineering work experience as an electrical engineer.

Duties

• Conduct patent searches and analyze patentability.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on patent strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent laws and regulations.

Requirements

• 1 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience as an electrical engineer preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Certifications

• Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in patent databases and software.

Benefits

• Firm-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) plan with various contribution options.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee assistance and behavioral health services.
• Back-up child/elder care and academic support.
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan.
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here rave about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.