Patent Agent (Engineering)

Location

LOCATION: Boston, New York, Washington, DC, or fully remote.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join our Prosecution & Counseling department. This role is ideal for a current Patent Agent with a strong technical background who is interested in applying their expertise to intellectual property strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for clients that span from major consumer products companies and academic institutions to start-up companies.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or a related field of study
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required
• Minimum of two (2+) years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience
• Sound judgment, maturity, and an inquisitive nature with a strong work ethic paired with the ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities
• Interpersonal skills necessary 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

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits focused on the overall well-being of firm employees
• Multiple health care plan options
• Vision and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Charitable matching gift program
• Well-being support