Patent Agent

A law firm in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Patent Agent with strong technical backgrounds and a preference for candidates registered to practice before the USPTO or planning to sit for the registration exam. The ideal candidate should possess 1-8 years of relevant experience.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in a variety of technical fields.
• Conduct patent searches and provide analysis of prior art.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to assess and develop patent strategies.
• Assist in patent portfolio management, including patent portfolio analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Stay updated on changes in patent law and regulations.
• Support patent litigation by providing technical expertise.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering or the sciences.
• 1-8 years of experience in patent-related work.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to understand complex technical concepts.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures (preferred).
• Registration to practice before the USPTO or intent to sit for the registration exam (preferred).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering or the sciences.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Registration to practice before the USPTO or intent to sit for the registration exam.

Skills:

• Technical expertise in a specific field (e.g., engineering, biotechnology, chemistry).
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in patent search tools and databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with legal professionals and inventors to develop patent strategies.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures (preferred).

This firm is located in Fairfax, Virginia. This firm's work environment is relaxed and flexible, which allows individuals to build a practice, develop legal skills, and enjoy life outside of work. This firm is committed to excellence and strives to provide success for each client. The firm is an intellectual property firm, and its practice areas include electrical/electronics, wired and wireless telecommunication, semiconductors, nanotechnologies, software/business methods, manufacturing technologies, biotechnology, networking, printing and imaging, medical devices, computer architecture, mechanical devices, and pharmaceuticals.