IP Patent Agent (Multiple Offices)

KOB Solutions, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Mentorship and professional发展

Job summary

AmLaw 50 Firm in the United States is seeking a talented Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property - Patents Practice. The role offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities to advise cutting-edge clients in emerging technology sectors.

The candidate will bring a strong background in electrical/computer engineering or physics and 2+ years of patent experience, working closely with inventors and attorneys to draft and prosecute applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in EE/CE/CS/Physics with strong academic record.
• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience in data science, ML, AI, wireless, sensors, semiconductors, IoT, optics is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication 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.
• 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

Patent prosecution

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PATENT AGENT

Open to Multiple Locations...full list found at the bottom of this description.

HYBRID

A prominent international AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a talented Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents Practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage scientific expertise in a dynamic legal environment, advising cutting-edge clients in the emerging technology sector.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree orhigher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with an excellent academic record
• 2+ years of substantive experience in patent preparation and prosecution
• Experience in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, wireless communications, sensors, semiconductors, Internet of Things,optics, or related fields is highly advantageous
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and writing skills, with an exceptional attention to technical detail and effective organizational and communication skills

Key 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

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a prominent IP law practice at a leading law firm. The role offers a distinctive platform for scientists seeking to expand into the legal sphere, working with some of the most innovative companies in emerging technology. You will gain hands-on exposure to patent drafting, prosecution, and strategic counseling while collaborating with leading attorneys and industry experts. The firm’s emphasis on mentorship and professional development ensures that you will grow as both a scientist and an IP strategist, with opportunities to influence high-impact innovation worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of$100,000 - $200,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• A generous bonus structure
• Comprehensive Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, childcare support, wellness programs, and robust professional development resources. Attorneys also benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work environment and a culture that values work-life balance, inclusivity, and community engagement

Locations

• CA (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley)
• DC (Washington)
• IL (Chicago)
• NC (Charlotte, Raleigh)
• NY (New York)
• TX (Dallas)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.