Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Patent Agent to join their team in Phoenix, AZ. The successful candidate will work with clients on innovative technologies, handle patent applications, and provide support for various patent-related activities. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a solid background in patent prosecution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with clients to procure patent protection and build intellectual property (IP) portfolios for cutting-edge technologies.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications on behalf of clients.
• Provide support for due diligence, landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, and validity assessments.
• Draft responses to rejections of patent applications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and other worldwide patent offices.
• Focus on patent filings and support patent litigation efforts.
• Interact professionally with internal and external clients at all levels.
• Collaborate as part of a global professional team.
• Manage and maintain internal practices, procedures, and technology for patent-related information, filings, and deadlines.
• Demonstrate advanced writing skills with the ability to research and communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with lawyers, firm management, staff, and clients through various forms of correspondence.
• Demonstrate strong project management, organizational, and planning skills, managing multiple tasks and projects while meeting deadlines.
• Work flexibly under pressure with adaptability to changing priorities and work assignments.
• Occasionally work evenings or weekends to accommodate project needs.
• Provide diplomatic responses and pushback when necessary to clarify or obtain more information from authorities.
• Apply creative thinking, good judgment, and decision-making capabilities in all tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Industry experience or equivalent knowledge in Software Development/Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Semiconductor Manufacturing & Packaging is strongly preferred.
• Registered with the USPTO.

Skills

• Proven ability to manage projects with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a global team.
• Flexibility to handle shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Capability to work independently and diplomatically with various stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Job Location

• Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona-based office opened twenty-five years ago. They represent clients predominantly in the Southwestern United States. Almost forty-five seasoned attorneys are on staff. Some of their practice areas include corporate finance-securities, antitrust, labor-employment, international trade, environmental, and real estate. Many of the attorneys are competent in Mexican real estate, finance and business law matters. They are dedicated to community outreach through their work with numerous non-profits year long. Attorneys have received professional and civic accolades from major legal publications for their commendable service.