Patent Agent / Patent Attorney

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Commuter benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

A national law firm in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to join its office. The role involves preparing and prosecuting U.S.

patent applications and coordinating foreign prosecution while advising clients on patent strategy. Responsibilities include inventor interviews, drafting applications, responding to Office Actions, and independently managing patent matters while collaborating with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• USPTO registration required.
• Electrical Engineering degree strongly preferred.
• Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related degrees considered.
• Mechanical Engineering candidates should have substantial electrical technology experience.
• Strong technical, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventor interviews.
• Draft patent applications.
• Respond to Office Actions.
• Independently manage patent matters while collaborating with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Inventor interviews

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Physics

Mechanical Engineering with electrical experience

Job description

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to join its Pittsburgh office. This role involves preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, coordinating foreign prosecution, and advising clients on patent strategy.

Qualifications:

3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience; 5+ preferred

USPTO registration required

Electrical Engineering degree strongly preferred

Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related degrees considered

Mechanical Engineering candidates should have substantial electrical technology experience

Strong technical, writing, and analytical skills

Responsibilities include conducting inventor interviews, drafting applications, responding to Office Actions, and independently managing patent matters while collaborating with clients and colleagues. Prior law firm experience is preferred.

Benefits include generous PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, and a 401(k).