Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Boston, MA. The candidate will work with attorneys in Charlotte and Minneapolis, engaging with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Collaborate with attorneys and clients across various industries.
• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and patent landscape analyses.
• Manage patent portfolios and perform freedom-to-operate analyses.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or computer science preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and analytical abilities.
• Excellent writing skills.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science.

Certifications

• Registration to practice before the USPTO strongly preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Merit-based raises.

This Vault ranked firm promotes high level work, commitment to pro bono work, and great colleagues and clients. The firm provides creative solutions to complex legal and business problems while offering value-added service to its clients. Amongst its hallmarks are flexibility, practical business sense, and tireless advocacy. The firm is large enough to ensure promptness of service, yet personal enough to maintain the established reputation for individual attention. The firm values relationships, collaboration, thinking ahead, leadership within the profession, and helping those in need through pro bono and community service.