Patent Agent (Electrical/CS) - Global IP Practice

Caldwell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Mentorship

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Caldwell in Boston seeks a Patent Agent with a strong technical background to advise clients on patent strategy, prepare and prosecute patent applications, and support IP matters before the USPTO. You will work with engineers and scientists across diverse technologies, collaborating with a global IP team to build robust portfolios and protect innovative solutions.

The role offers growth toward Associate and Partner tracks, with mentorship, competitive compensation, and access to cross-border

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science required.
• Admission to USPTO as Registered Patent Agent required.
• 2+ years of patent drafting and prosecution experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications across a range of technologies
• Conduct prior art searches, patentability analyses, and freedom-to-operate assessments
• Assist in managing and developing global patent portfolios aligned with client business strategies
• Collaborate with attorneys on IP strategy, due diligence, and litigation support
• Interface directly with inventors, engineers, and scientists to understand and protect innovations
• Monitor technology trends and competitive landscapes relevant to client portfolios
• Support proceedings before the USPTO, including responses to Office Actions and examiner interviews

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Technical writing

Intellectual curiosity

Competitive drive

Analytical rigor

Communication excellence

Team collaboration

Business acumen

Adaptability

Professional presence

Education

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

Admission to USPTO as Registered Patent Agent

Job description

Caldwell in Boston seeks a Patent Agent with a strong technical background to advise clients on patent strategy, prepare and prosecute patent applications, and support IP matters before the USPTO. You will work with engineers and scientists across diverse technologies, collaborating with a global IP team to build robust portfolios and protect innovative solutions.

The role offers growth toward Associate and Partner tracks, with mentorship, competitive compensation, and access to cross-border