Patent Agent/Technical Specialist

A law firm seeks skilled Patent Agents and Technical Specialists to join its expanding intellectual property team in Morgantown, WV. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of technical innovations and collaborate with clients ranging from start-ups to major corporations. A remote work option is available for qualified candidates, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Duties

• Draft detailed and accurate patent applications to protect client inventions effectively.
• Manage patent prosecution processes, including responding to office actions and obtaining patent allowances.
• Develop strategies to address challenges in patent law, such as subject matter eligibility.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their technical innovations and intellectual property goals.
• Deliver high-quality work while meeting client deadlines and internal production targets.
• Participate in training opportunities and contribute to a collegial, team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive patent applications and persuasive responses to office actions.
• In-depth knowledge of current patent law issues and strategies for navigating them.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a focus on professional growth and client satisfaction.

Education

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree in one of the following technical fields:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Certifications

• For Patent Agent candidates, active registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required, with good standing.

Skills

• Expertise in technical areas such as software development, wireless telecommunications, and machine learning.
• Exceptional ability to articulate and document complex technical innovations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented setting.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility for eligible candidates.
• Access to a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training within a growing intellectual property practice.

This position is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about intellectual property law and eager to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Associates praise this firms far-reaching fields and plentiful offering of growth opportunities. They also cite the variety of substantial assignments and an atmosphere that values hard work - with a pay and bonus structure to match. And an enjoyable facet of the firms culture, they say, is that the workplace is social and that associates are collegial.