Patent Agent (Hybrid) – AI/ML, Semiconductors & IP

Markent Personnel, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

An AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property - Patents Practice. This Hybrid role supports inventors and attorneys in drafting and prosecuting patent applications across emerging technologies.

Ideal candidates hold a technical degree and 2+ years of patent experience, with strong writing and analysis skills. Location flexibility includes multiple U.S. offices, including New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng., Computer Eng., CS or Physics with excellent academics.
• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience in data science, ML, AI, wireless comms, sensors, semiconductors, IoT or optics is advantageous.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and writing skills with attention to technical detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with inventors and attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications in emerging tech areas.
• Identify inventions through technical discussions with inventors.
• Perform novelty and clearance searches to delineate inventions from existing tech.
• Draft comprehensive patent applications and negotiate the scope of patent rights with the USPTO.
• Prepare reports and support documentation for patent portfolio management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An AmLaw 50 law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property - Patents Practice. This Hybrid role supports inventors and attorneys in drafting and prosecuting patent applications across emerging technologies.

Ideal candidates hold a technical degree and 2+ years of patent experience, with strong writing and analysis skills. Location flexibility includes multiple U.S. offices, including New York.