Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a passion for patent law, focusing on patent prosecution and providing technical assistance in litigation and corporate matters.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution activities.
• Assist with litigation requiring technical expertise.
• Support corporate matters with technical insights.

Requirements

• Two or more years of patent prosecution experience.
• Passed the patent bar examination.
• Superior technological background and academic credentials.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or Physics, or equivalent experience; M.S. or higher preferred.

Certifications

• Patent bar certification.

Skills

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Effective communication abilities.

Benefits

• Healthcare and life insurance plans.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Tuition reimbursement program for law school.

This law firm was founded over 40 years ago to provide legal services for technology, clean tech sectors, and life sciences companies that are making world-changing innovations. They specialize in offering fast service to keep up with the rapid changes in the technology industry. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, litigation, corporate, and electronic information management. This firm has offices in California, Washington, New York, and Shanghai.