Patent Agent

Title: Patent Agent

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm located in New York City, NY, seeks an experienced Intellectual Property Patent Agent to join their team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on various aspects of patent law, including application preparation and prosecution, research, and strategic patent management. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials and exceptional writing skills, along with registration to practice before the USPTO.

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct thorough research to support patent-related matters.
• Lead meetings with inventors to discuss patent strategies.
• Assist in all proceedings before the USPTO.
• Engage in oral advocacy, including personal interviews with USPTO examiners and appearances before the Board of Appeals.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Admission and licensing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Relevant technical industry work experience is highly desirable.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

Education:

• Must hold an advanced degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.

Certifications:

• USPTO Registration is mandatory.

Skills:

• Proficiency in preparing patent applications and legal documentation.
• Strong research skills for evaluating patentability and strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for leading investor meetings and presentations.
• Ability to articulate complex technical information clearly and concisely.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

Associates at this prestigious firm applaud that they are given high-level work paired with ample resources; the result, they say, is that they receive interesting projects and valuable collaborations with senior associates and partners. They also praise its flexible face-time policies paired with market pay.