Hybrid IP Patent Agent – Emerging Tech Focus

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

[Confidential IP Law Firm] in the United States is seeking a Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property - Patents Practice. The role offers hybrid work and opportunities to work with leaders in emerging technology sectors across multiple offices, including New York.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree and 2+ years of patent experience, with strong analytical and writing skills. This is a rare chance to enter a premier IP law practice with mentorship and global impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with excellent academic record.
• 2+ years of substantive experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience in data science, ML/AI, wireless comms, sensors/semiconductors, IoT, optics or related fields is advantageous.

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

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

[Confidential IP Law Firm] in the United States is seeking a Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property - Patents Practice. The role offers hybrid work and opportunities to work with leaders in emerging technology sectors across multiple offices, including New York.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree and 2+ years of patent experience, with strong analytical and writing skills. This is a rare chance to enter a premier IP law practice with mentorship and global impact.