Patent Prosecution Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, with the ability to assess scientific literature, draft patent applications, and provide insightful opinions on inventions. This role involves conducting comprehensive searches, drafting responses to patent rejections, and working closely with clients on innovative technologies.

Duties:

• Assess scientific literature, patents, and application documents in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and related fields.
• Understand, critique, and provide insightful opinions on scientific data relating to inventions.
• Conduct comprehensive searches for scientific articles, patents, and patent application documents relevant to inventions.
• Perform in-depth analysis comparing inventions with existing discoveries or inventions.
• Identify essential elements, features, or components of inventions.
• Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background, description of critical features, and distinct claims defining inventions.
• Draft responses to rejections of patent applications, providing detailed analysis and presenting convincing arguments for allowance.
• Conduct clearance studies to clear clients’ products concerning competitor patents.
• Present ideas, reasoning, and conclusions concisely to colleagues and provide insightful feedback on their ideas.
• Work with clients on innovative technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.

Requirements:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Ability to present scientific concepts, analysis, reasoning, and conclusions to scientists and non-scientists.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, stay organized, and exercise attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Skills:

• Proficiency in assessing scientific literature and patents.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.