Patent Agent (Engineering) - Korean Language Fluency Required

Careerwebsite; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Wolf Greenfield is seeking an experienced Patent Agent fluent in English and Korean to join our Prosecution & Counseling team. This role focuses on applying expertise to intellectual property strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for clients ranging from major consumer products companies to startups.

The position can be based in Boston, New York, or Washington, DC, or fully remote. Candidates should have at least two years of law firm patent experience and a strong technical background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics.
• Fluency in English and Korean (written and spoken).
• Admission to the USPTO is required.
• Minimum of two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Strong work ethic, maturity and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with leaders, attorneys, scientists and examiners.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications.
• Prepare responses to USPTO office actions.
• Conduct examiner interviews and perform freedom to operate analyses.
• Conduct scientific, technical and legal research to support prosecution and portfolio strategy.

Skills

Bilingual English/Korean

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Patent Agent who is fluent in both English and Korean (written and spoken) to join our Prosecution & Counseling department. This role is ideal for a current Patent Agent with a strong technical background who is interested in applying their expertise to intellectual property strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for clients that span from major consumer products companies and academic institutions to start-up companies. This position can be based in our Boston, New York, or Washington, DC office, or fully remote.

Patent agents with at least two (2+) years of current law firm experience will be considered.

Responsibilities include:

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications
• Prepare responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) office actions
• Conduct examiner interviews and perform freedom to operate analyses
• Conduct scientific, technical and legal research to support prosecution and portfolio strategy

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Wolf Greenfield offers comprehensive benefits focused on the overall well-being of firm employees. Our benefits include multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance. Eligibility for our employer sponsored 401(k) plan includes an employer match and discretionary profit sharing. The firm is invested in our employee’s development by providing tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Additionally, WGS offers further benefits and perks focused on employee well-being including generous paid time off; including sick time and vacation time, parental leave, commuter benefits, charitable matching gift program, well-being support, and much more!

Wolf Greenfield does not offer visa sponsorship. All job openings are subject to export control regulations.

Any offer of employment is subject to the successful completion of a background check. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or a related field of study
• Fluency in both English and Korean (written and spoken)
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required
• Minimum of two (2+) years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience
• Sound judgment, maturity, and an inquisitive nature with a strong work ethic paired with the ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners
• A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service, and a creative and strategic approach to prosecution