Patent Agent

Patent Agent Patent Prosecution & Maintenance Draft and Review Specifications: Prepare and meticulously review patent specifications and related documentation for submission to the USPTO. End-to-End Application Management: Manage the full lifecycle of patent applications, including electronic filing (EFS-Web/Patent Center), responding to Office Actions (prosecution), handling registration formalities, and managing maintenance fee/annuity payments. USPTO Liaison: Coordinate and handle examiner interviews and official communications from the USPTO to ensure smooth application progress. Client Advisory & Support Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with clients to identify legal or technical issues and develop effective solutions for patent protection. Administrative & Strategic Support: Provide a wide range of administrative assistance and diverse support tasks as directed by senior management or supervising attorneys. Working Hours, Working style

9:00AM~6:00PM

50% at the office for the first 6 months, flexible after that Working Location Arlington, VA Salary/Benefit

120~150K

Health Dental Vision insurance, 401K Holidays Weekends, National holidays Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a Patent Agent or in a similar patent prosecution role. Essential: Proven experience in managing US patent prosecution for international clients (entities based outside of the United States, preferably Japanese companies). Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four‑year university. Language Proficiency: English: Native‑level fluency (written and verbal) is required. Japanese: Proficiency in Japanese is a strong plus (not a mandatory requirement). Registered to practice before the USPTO. #J-18808-Ljbffr QUICK USA