Patent Agent

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a highly regarded patent counseling firm seeking a Patent Agent to join its growing practice. This is a 100% remote opportunity open to candidates nationwide.

• Location: 100% Remote – open to all U.S. time zones
• Salary: $120,000–$150,000+, depending on experience
• Experience: 2–6 years of patent prosecution experience
• Technical Background: Open to a variety of backgrounds, including Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Software, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, and related disciplines

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications for filing with the USPTO
• Prosecute U.S. patent applications and conduct Examiner interviews
• Work directly with inventors and attorneys to develop and refine claim strategies
• Independently manage a patent prosecution docket
• Support clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies
• Assist with additional patent counseling matters, including freedom-to-operate analyses, patent landscapes, due diligence, and noninfringement/invalidity opinions

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of patent prosecution experience
• USPTO registration
• Relevant technical or scientific degree
• Strong academic background; 3.0+ undergraduate GPA preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Strong client-service skills and a collaborative approach

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers