Patent Agent

Position Title: Patent Agent

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm in Salt Lake City, UT is expanding its Intellectual Property team and seeks a Patent Agent with a minimum of two years of hands-on experience in patent drafting and prosecution. This opportunity is ideal for technically trained professionals passionate about shaping innovation and protecting breakthrough technologies. The firm offers a forward-thinking culture, advanced tools including AI-driven resources, and exceptional career mobility.

Duties:

• Prepare, draft, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.

• Work closely with inventors, engineers, and legal professionals to translate technical innovations into intellectual property protections.

• Analyze and assess patent portfolios to offer strategic guidance.

• Conduct prior art searches and develop patentability opinions.

• Support post-grant proceedings and standards-essential patent work.

• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to develop IP strategies aligned with client goals.

• Engage in mentorship opportunities and internal development programs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of current patent preparation and prosecution experience.

• USPTO registration as a Patent Agent.

• Demonstrated proficiency in working with technologies such as:

  • Wireless communications

  • AI and machine learning

  • Embedded systems

  • Communication networks

  • Semiconductor technology

  • Cloud computing and data storage

  • Wearable devices and health tech

• Comfortable working in both hybrid and in-person environments.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal work while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

Education:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in one of the following (or comparable technical disciplines):

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Computer Science or Computer Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Physics or Engineering Physics

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities.

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively depending on project needs.

• Strategic thinking with a focus on long-term client innovation goals.

• Eagerness to continuously develop professionally and explore leadership pathways.

Job Location:

• Salt Lake City, Utah

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid work structure supporting work-life integration.

• Unlimited paid time off program.

• Comprehensive health and wellness package including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability coverage

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Inclusive fertility and family planning support

• 401(k) plan with firm contributions.

• Paid continuing education and CLE access.

• Mentorship, coaching, and leadership development tracks.

• Community engagement programs and firm-sponsored volunteer opportunities.

• Access to leading-edge legal technology platforms, including AI-based tools.

• Reduced time programs and phased return options after leave.

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.