Patent Prosecution And Litigation Patent Agent

Job Title: Patent Prosecution And Litigation Patent Agent

Job Location: Boston, MA

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is actively seeking a skilled Patent Agent with experience in patent prosecution and litigation. This position will focus on either the Electrical Engineering & Software team or the Mechanical team within the firm’s dynamic Patent Prosecution & Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of patent law, strong technical expertise in electrical or mechanical engineering, and a desire to contribute to high-profile intellectual property matters.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the electrical engineering, software, and/or mechanical fields.
• Provide legal support for patent litigation, including preparing filings and assisting with case strategy.
• Perform patentability searches and analyses to evaluate potential intellectual property risks.
• Work closely with clients to provide strategic guidance on patent portfolios and IP protection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the firm to address complex IP matters.

Requirements:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in patent prosecution, including application drafting and patent office interactions.
• A strong technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a closely related field.
• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear legal arguments.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related technical field is required.

Certifications:

• USPTO registration is mandatory.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent prosecution and intellectual property law.
• Strong technical analysis capabilities in electrical or mechanical fields.
• Ability to manage complex patent portfolios and provide strategic IP advice.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401(k) plan.
• Paid Days Off (PDO) and vacation.
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.