Patent Agent (High Tech)

Patent Agent

The Patent Agent role requires an experienced professional with at least two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience, preferably with a strong technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related fields. The position involves drafting, filing, and prosecuting high-quality patent applications, responding to USPTO office actions, conducting examiner interviews, and performing freedom-to-operate analyses. The candidate must hold admission to the USPTO, demonstrate sound judgment and a strong work ethic, and possess the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. Successful applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners. A commitment to providing exceptional client service and a strategic approach to prosecution are essential. The role offers flexibility with office locations in Boston, New York, or Washington, DC. The position offers a salary range of $145,000 to $180,000 annually, depending on experience and other relevant factors. Overall, the role requires a technically adept, detail-oriented individual adept at navigating patent law and client collaboration in a dynamic environment.