Patent Agent

Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Three different bonus opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

A premier patent counseling firm is seeking a full-time Patent Agent to join their remote team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in patent prosecution and a strong technology background. Responsibilities include drafting patent applications, managing a docket of cases, and collaborating with clients. The firm offers a supportive culture with competitive compensation, including a salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Enjoy being involved in all aspects of a vibrant law firm team.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with inventors and drafting patent applications for filing in the USPTO.
• Prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, including interviewing Examiners.
• Collaborating with clients and attorneys to develop claim strategies.
• Managing a docket of cases across a blend of clients.
• Assisting with drafting noninfringement and invalidity opinions.

Skills

Positive attitude toward client service

Outstanding organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional service skills

Proficient in team collaboration

Education

Technology background (electrical engineering, computer/software, mechanical engineering, chemistry/biochemistry, biology, physics)

Job description

Bookoff McAndrews (BoMc) is seeking a full-time Patent Agent with 1-3 years of experience to join our firm. This is a remote position. If candidates reside in the DC area, they are welcome to come into our DC office as often (or as little) as they like.

About BoMc:

We are a premier patent counseling firm, focusing on high-quality, strategic patent counseling and prosecution. We provide a respectful and collegial working environment centered on diversity, teamwork, flexibility, trust, humility, and a true investment in our agents, helping them to thrive in the firm and the greater legal community. What we offer is unique -- sophisticated, high-level legal work, and a supportive culture where people can thrive.

Our dedication to our practice and to our colleagues shows in the quality of our work and the accolades we receive. Vault ranked us its 2025 #1 Best Midsize Law Firm to Work For, which includes #1 rankings across key benchmarks for “wellness,” "satisfaction," "firm culture," “associate/partner relations,” and "quality of work." The Washington Post named us one of its 2024 Top Workplaces, and The Legal 500 recognized us as a top U.S. Patent Prosecution Firm.

Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting with inventors and drafting patent applications for filing in the USPTO;
• Prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, including interviewing Examiners;
• Working collaboratively with clients and BoMc attorneys to develop and refine claim strategies;
• Proactively managing a docket of cases across a blend of clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies; and
• Assisting with other prosecution/counseling matters including: Drafting noninfringement and invalidity opinions; and conducting due diligence investigations and performing freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses under the supervision of the firm’s partners.

About You:

• We are seeking applicants with all technology backgrounds. The following backgrounds are of particular interest: electrical engineering, computer/software, mechanical engineering, chemistry/biochemistry, biology, physics, IPR/litigation experience
• 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience;
• Positive attitude toward client service;
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and professional service skills (written and verbal);
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and work in a team environment;
• Self-starter with commitment to success and personal professional growth;
• Enjoy being involved in all aspects of a vibrant law firm team.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The good-faith base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000, plus competitive benefits. The actual pay will be based on experience and other relevant factors permissible by law.
• This position is eligible for three different bonus opportunities: Trimester bonuses of up to an additional $15,000 for staying on track to meet your billable requirement and end-of-year discretionary merit and productivity bonuses contingent upon meeting the billable requirement.

*Along with your resume, we also ask that each applicant submit their school transcripts, either with their application or when contacted, and a cover letter

BoMc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.