Patent Agent for Patent Pros - Patent Agent, USPTO

CyberCoders; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

CLE support

USPTO fees covered

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Patent Agent for on-site support in Westfield, New Jersey. The role focuses on U.S. and international patent prosecution, supporting a sophisticated IP practice and working closely with attorneys and clients on high-volume, high-quality matters.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in patent prosecution, an engineering degree, and active USPTO registration. Onsite position with comprehensive benefits, PTO, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• At least three years of hands-on patent prosecution experience in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Active USPTO registration as a Patent Agent.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications across technologies.
• Prepare responses to office actions and examiner interviews.
• Conduct prior art searches and patentability analyses.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop prosecution strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.

Skills

Patent prosecution

USPTO registered patent agent

Drafting

Client communication

Collaboration with inventors

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical engineering degree

Job description

Established (95+ Years) Premier Firm SeekingPatent AgentforPatent Prosecutionin Westfield, New Jersey

An established firm based inWestfield, New Jerseywith over95 yearsin practice is seeking aPatent Agentwith3+ years of experience to join their team onsite. This role focuses onU.S. and international patent prosecution, supporting a sophisticated intellectual property practice and working closely with attorneys and clients on high-volume, high-quality patent matters.

Offer

• Salary range: $140,000-$190,000+, contingent on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays
• CLE, USPTO, and professional development support
• USPTO registration fees and bar related expenses covered

Qualifications

• At least three years of hands-on patent prosecution experience in a law firm or in-house environment
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering
• Active registration before the USPTO as a Patent Agent
• Ability to manage patent prosecution matters with minimal supervision
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client communication skills
• Experience working directly with inventors and technical teams

Responsibilities

• Drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications across a range of technologies
• Preparing responses to office actions and examiner interviews
• Conducting prior art searches and patentability analyses
• Collaborating with attorneys to develop prosecution strategies aligned with client objectives

Managing multiple matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

Benefits

Excellent team and benefits!