Patent Agent

A law firm in Miami, FL, is seeking a Patent Agent to join their team. Here's a comprehensive job description:

Job Overview:

The Patent Agent will collaborate closely with the Intellectual Property (IP) team to draft and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). They will also assist IP attorneys in representing clients in Patent Office proceedings, patent litigation, and general patent prosecution matters.

Duties:

• Work closely with the IP team to draft and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• Assist IP attorneys in representing clients in Patent Office proceedings, patent litigation, and general patent prosecution matters.
• Complete patentability assessments and third-party patent searches.
• Conduct patent diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist the IP team as needed with patent clearance and enforcement projects.

Requirements:

• Patent application drafting and prosecution experience.
• Well-developed patent database search skills.
• Substantive academic and professional knowledge.
• Ability to work well with others in a law firm environment.
• Excellent time management skills for independent and collaborative work in a fast-paced environment.
• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of intellectual property experience in patent transactional matters.
• Experience in prosecuting patent applications in mechanical and electrical engineering, with a preference for additional chemistry or biochemistry experience.
• USPTO registration number.
• Advanced technical degree preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• USPTO registration number.
• Advanced technical degree preferred.

Skills:

• Patent application drafting and prosecution.
• Patent database search proficiency.
• Substantive academic and professional knowledge.
• Time management.
• Collaboration.
• USPTO regulations understanding.

Benefits:

• Generous total compensation package.
• Merit-based bonuses and raises.
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing plan.
• Discount programs.
• Backup childcare support.
• Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.