Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join its Prosecution & Counseling department in New York, New York. This role is ideal for a Patent Agent with a strong technical background interested in intellectual property strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for a diverse client base, including major consumer products companies, academic institutions, and start-ups.

Duties

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications.
• Prepare responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) office actions.
• Conduct examiner interviews and perform freedom to operate analyses.
• Conduct scientific, technical, and legal research to support prosecution and portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Minimum of two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and an inquisitive nature with a strong work ethic.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners.
• A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and strategic approach to prosecution.

Education

• An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field of study.

Certifications

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities.
• Strong work ethic and sound judgment.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time and vacation time, parental leave.
• Commuter benefits, charitable matching gift program, well-being support.

For nine decades, this firm has been focusing exclusively on intellectual property. The firm has secured intellectual property rights in over 130 countries for clients. To provide the best results, the firm is dedicated to hiring and keeping the best people by investing in them over the long term.