IP Patent Agent — Hybrid, Emerging Tech & AI

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Bonus structure

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents Practice. Open to multiple locations with a hybrid schedule, the role focuses on patent preparation, prosecution, and advising on emerging technologies, for scientists transitioning into law.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree with 2+ years of patent experience and possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with excellent academic record.
• 2+ years of substantive experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and writing skills, with attention to technical detail.

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

writing skills

interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents Practice. Open to multiple locations with a hybrid schedule, the role focuses on patent preparation, prosecution, and advising on emerging technologies, for scientists transitioning into law.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree with 2+ years of patent experience and possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.