Hybrid IP Patent Agent - Emerging Tech & AI Focus

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Childcare support

Wellness programs

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a talented Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property - Patents Practice. The role leverages scientific expertise to advise cutting-edge clients in the emerging technology sector, with a hybrid work arrangement in New York.

Candidates will have a STEM degree and 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, plus strong writing and analytical skills. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in EE/CE/CS/Physics with excellent academic record.
• 2+ years of substantive patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience in data science, ML, AI, wireless communications, sensors, semiconductors, IoT, optics or related fields is highly advantageous.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and writing skills with attention to technical detail and communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with inventors and attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications in emerging technology areas
• Identify inventions through technical discussions with inventors
• Perform novelty and clearance searches to delineate inventions from existing technologies
• Draft comprehensive patent applications and negotiate the scope of patent rights with the USPTO
• Prepare reports and support documentation for patent portfolio management

Skills

Patent preparation & prosecution

MS Office

Analytical skills

Strong writing

Data science/ML/AI exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Eng / Computer Eng / Computer Sci / Physics

Job description

AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a talented Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property - Patents Practice. The role leverages scientific expertise to advise cutting-edge clients in the emerging technology sector, with a hybrid work arrangement in New York.

Candidates will have a STEM degree and 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, plus strong writing and analytical skills. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment for professional growth.