A law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is actively seeking a Junior Patent Agent with 1-2 years of experience in patent prosecution. The ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering, while candidates with degrees in physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering and relevant experience in medical devices or wireless communications/networking are also encouraged to apply. Strong academic credentials, superior writing ability, and USPTO admission are required for this role.

Duties:

• Engage in patent prosecution activities, including drafting and filing patent applications.
• Collaborate with inventors and legal teams to understand and assess inventions.
• Conduct legal research to support patent prosecution strategies.
• Assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the USPTO.
• Evaluate and respond to office actions and other communications from the USPTO.
• Provide technical expertise in electrical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering, with a focus on medical devices or wireless communications/networking.
• Collaborate with senior patent professionals in the development and execution of patent strategies.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Ideal candidates will have an electrical engineering degree; candidates with physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering degrees and relevant experience are encouraged.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Superior writing ability.
• USPTO admission required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering.

Certifications:

• USPTO admission.

Skills:

• Technical expertise in electrical engineering, physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in patent prosecution activities.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Superior writing ability for drafting and responding to patent applications.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with inventors and legal teams.

Associates say that this firm offers an attractive work/life balance along with a laid-back atmosphere. Inclusion, they say, is a part of the firms culture. They also advise that career progression opportunities are available to those who are highly-motivated and willing to be inquisitive.