Patent Agent in Technology and Engineering

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join their intellectual property team in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington DC. The candidate should have 3-5 years of experience as a Patent Agent and a degree in electrical or computer engineering.

Duties

• Assist in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conduct technical research and analysis.
• Collaborate with attorneys on intellectual property matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Patent Agent.
• Technical experience in telecommunications, electronic circuit design, signal processing, computer engineering, and/or software.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in electrical or computer engineering; advanced degree preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong academic background.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Equal opportunity employment.

A regional powerhouse firm with strong political history, this firm is regarded as the 15th Best Law Firm in the Mid-Atlantic. Associates value the work/life balance, the people, and the commitment to associate developments. The firm allows associates to work flexible hours while remaining omitted professionals. The firm?s focus is client and industry development, as well as collaborative culture, where each attorney ahs pledged to provide at least 25 hours of pro bono work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.