Patent Agent

LegalZoom.com, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled patent agent to enhance its intellectual property portfolio. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape patent services and deliver exceptional legal support to small businesses and startups. The ideal candidate will leverage technology to streamline workflows and ensure clients receive tailored solutions. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making a positive impact while embracing diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about intellectual property and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of U.S. patent prosecution experience is essential.
• Strong communication skills to explain legal concepts to non-attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent searches and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Draft and file patent applications, including provisional and utility patents.

Skills

U.S. patent prosecution experience

Oral and written communication skills

Business acumen

Ability to explain legal concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

LegalZoom has been providing accessible and affordable online legal services for over 20 years. Since 2001, we’ve helped millions of customers launch, run, and grow their businesses, secure their intellectual property, and protect their loved ones with estate planning documents.

As the industry leader in business formations, innovation remains at the center of all we do. LegalZoom employees are creative thinkers and problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together, we’re working to make a positive impact on the world.

This position is 100% remote and is not required to come into the office.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking patent agent to grow our intellectual property portfolio expertise. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and expand our patent service offerings, utilizing technology to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in delivering exceptional legal services to our valued SMB clients, ensuring that they receive top-tier, innovative solutions tailored to their needs. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact within our growing firm.

You will

1. Conduct and review patent searches and provide strategic advice and risk analyses to clients.
2. Advise internal legal support staff, including but not limited to trademark and staff attorneys, on patent search and illustration inputs.
3. Conduct patentability assessments and advise clients on patent strategy.
4. Conduct client consultations with SMB and start-up owners to advise on patent strategy.
5. Draft and file patent applications for clients, including provisional, utility and design patents.
6. Respond to office actions, prepare arguments and amendments to overcome examiner rejections.
7. Maintain accurate records and documentation of all legal processes, client notes and communications.
8. Be a custodian of culture, partnering with support functions to drive engagement, development and continuous learning initiatives.

You have

1. 2 or more years of U.S. patent prosecution experience.
2. A license to practice in good standing before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
3. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related scientific or technical field (advanced degree preferred).
4. Superb oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-attorneys on a regular basis over the phone and online.
5. Experience and general enjoyment working with small businesses and start-ups and the ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines.
6. Strong business acumen and a passion for designing patent service delivery workflows.

Join us in making a difference as we build our future and help ensure access to professional legal advice to all! LegalZoom is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. LegalZoom prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.