Senior Patent Agent - Electrical Engineering and Software

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Patent Agent in Boston, MA, specializing in Electrical Engineering and Software. The candidate will focus on preparing and prosecuting patent applications with the USPTO and foreign patent offices, providing technological guidance, and assisting in IP strategy and portfolio management.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications with the USPTO and foreign offices.
• Provide technological guidance to attorneys and clients.
• Assist in documenting inventions and IP strategy counseling.
• Conduct prior art analysis and manage IP portfolios.

Requirements

• 5+ years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO is required.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and team-oriented.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task independently under deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and high integrity.

Education

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Telecommunications.

Certifications

• Registration to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and specialized software.
• Ability to recognize inefficiencies and contribute to improvements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.