Patent Agent - Intellectual Property

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Seattle, WA, to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role involves preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The position offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule and requires collaboration with partners to provide high-quality legal services to clients.

Duties

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Perform prior art searches and patentability analysis.
• Conduct IP due diligence and engage in practice development activities.
• Prepare substantive client correspondence and instruct local counsel for foreign filings.
• Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects.
• Apply advanced concepts in technology fields, especially in electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering.
• Analyze scientific or technical documents to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness.
• Convert provisional applications into utility applications and manage international filings.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in prosecuting or examining patent applications in the electrical arts.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO or eligible to sit for the patent agent exam.
• Excellent writing and research abilities, with strong organizational skills.

Education

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in electrical engineering preferred; degrees in computer science, physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering considered.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Law school tuition reimbursement program.
• 401(k) plan and company-sponsored insurance plans.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and Work/Life Services.
• 9 paid holidays, 2 personal days, and up to 20 vacation days per year.
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, parental leave, and pregnancy disability leave.