Intellectual Property Manager - Patent Agent

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Leadership exposure

Career growth

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an Intellectual Property Manager / Patent Agent to lead IP initiatives, partnering with R&D, business leadership and external counsel. The role focuses on protecting innovations and supporting long-term business growth, with opportunities to shape strategy and manage a global patent portfolio.

The candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications, supervise invention disclosures, and monitor patent law changes to guide IP strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of patent agent experience.
• Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO.
• Proven experience drafting patent applications and claims.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of intellectual property strategy.
• Manage and expand a global patent portfolio.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Coordinate patent filings and prosecution activities with outside counsel.
• Conduct prior art searches, patent landscape analyses, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Oversee patent tracking systems and IP databases.
• Monitor changes in patent law and advise stakeholders on IP strategy.

Skills

Patent drafting

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IP strategy

Education

Chemistry/Engineering degree

Tools

Patent databases

AI-enabled research tools

Job description

Intellectual Property Manager / Patent Agent

Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $120,000 - $169,226 + 10-15% Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time

Protect Innovation. Shape Strategy. Drive Business Value.

We are seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Manager / Patent Agent to lead and support intellectual property initiatives, partnering closely with R&D, business leadership, and external counsel. This highly visible role will play a critical part in protecting innovation and supporting long-term business growth.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of intellectual property strategy.
• Manage and expand a global patent portfolio.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Coordinate patent filings and prosecution activities with outside counsel.
• Conduct prior art searches, patent landscape analyses, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Manage invention disclosures and patent filing priorities.
• Oversee patent tracking systems and IP databases.
• Manage trade secret programs and intellectual property agreements.
• Partner with technical, business, and legal teams to identify and protect valuable innovations.
• Monitor changes in patent law and advise stakeholders on IP strategy.

Qualifications

• Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO.
• 5+ years of patent agent experience.
• Proven experience drafting patent applications and claims.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with patent databases and AI-enabled research tools.
• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related technical field preferred.
• In-house corporate IP experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000 - $169,226
• 10-15% bonus opportunity
• Strategic leadership exposure
• Opportunity to build and protect a high-value intellectual property portfolio
• Strong career growth potential

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.