Patent Agent

Location: Boston, MA; Washington, D.C. | Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent) | Work Policy: Onsite (approx. 60% in-office)

About the role

The Patent Agent will support an Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution team focused on developing and protecting innovative technologies. Positions are available in both Boston and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Conduct searches of scientific literature, patents, and patent applications
• Analyze inventions and compare them with prior art to identify key differentiators
• Evaluate scientific data and provide technical insight
• Draft responses to USPTO and international office actions
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and clearance studies
• Prepare clear and concise explanations of scientific and patent concepts
• Collaborate with inventors, scientists, engineers, and attorneys
• Support global IP strategy and portfolio development
• Participate in team-based review processes and provide constructive feedback
• Work onsite approximately 60% of the time

Requirements

• Cover Letter Required
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical skills and scientific reasoning
• High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to collaborate well in team environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting or prosecuting patent applications
• Exposure to freedom-to-operate studies or patentability analysis
• Experience working with inventors or R&D teams
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Pay

$120,000 – $220,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses