Patent Prosecution Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent prosecution agent with at least four years of experience to join their team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have expertise in healthcare technologies and related ML/AI technologies, holding a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. This role offers meaningful responsibility and autonomy, supported by appropriate training and oversight.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Collaborate with inventors and scientists in a client-facing role.
• Utilize patent databases and search tools effectively.
• Work with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong organizational and writing skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Desire to thrive in a large law firm environment.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Certifications

• USPTO registration required.
• Active admission to the state bar of the jurisdiction where located (for attorney applicants).

Skills

• Familiarity with patent databases and search tools.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits package.

This large DC firm is known as a place that offers a broad and sophisticated practice, while also being very family friendly. Although salaries are slightly less than competitor firms as associates become more senior, this is reflected in the lower billable hour requirement, which seems to be welcomed by associates that seem to value a more balanced work and personal life. We hear that associates are treated with respect, the culture is exceptionally diverse and progressive, and pro bono work is valued beyond mere lip service.