Senior Patent Agent

A law firm seeks a Senior Patent Agent for its Milwaukee, WI, location. Below is a detailed job description:

Job Overview:

The Senior Patent Agent will provide comprehensive patent prosecution services for the firm's clients, focusing on computer and software engineering or computer sciences. This role requires a strong academic background, extensive experience, and a commitment to excellence in patent law.

Duties:

• Conducting patentability searches and analyzing prior art.
• Draft patent applications and respond to office actions.
• Collaborating with attorneys and clients to develop patent strategies.
• Conducted patent portfolio analyses and provided strategic guidance.
• Managing patent prosecution matters from filing to grant.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or advanced degree in computer or software engineering or computer sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Strong academic record.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to succeed and advance within the firm.

Education:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in computer or software engineering or computer sciences.

Certifications:

• Patent Agent registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salaries and bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability, and more.
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours worked.

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.