Patent Agent in Technology and Engineering

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an exceptional Patent Agent to join their intellectual property team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills.

Duties

• Assist in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on intellectual property strategies.
• Provide technical expertise in telecommunications and software.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Patent Agent.
• Technical experience in telecommunications, electronic circuit design, or software.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in electrical or computer engineering; advanced degree preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong academic background.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

A regional powerhouse firm with strong political history, this firm is regarded as the 15th Best Law Firm in the Mid-Atlantic. Associates value the work/life balance, the people, and the commitment to associate developments. The firm allows associates to work flexible hours while remaining omitted professionals. The firm?s focus is client and industry development, as well as collaborative culture, where each attorney ahs pledged to provide at least 25 hours of pro bono work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.