Patent Agent Tech Advisor 146832

Mission Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm in Boston as a patent agent, where your expertise in material, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering will be valued. This role offers the opportunity to engage in patentability analyses, draft applications, and support patent prosecution efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical communication skills and a passion for innovation. With a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range, this position is perfect for those looking to make an impact in the field of patent law. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and professional development.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Vacation (4 weeks/year)

Sick time (2 weeks/year)

Paid holidays (10 annually)

Law school tuition assistance

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• At least one year of law firm experience in patent prosecution or counseling.
• Must be a registered US patent agent or eligible for the exam.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability analyses.
• Draft patent applications and assist in patent prosecution.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Legal research

Education

Degree in material engineering

Degree in chemical engineering

Degree in mechanical engineering

Degree in biomedical engineering

Tools

Patent databases

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with substantive industry experience, at least one year of law firm experience, and a degree in material, chemical, mechanical, biomedical engineering, or a related field to join our busy patent counseling and prosecution practice inBoston, MA. The ideal candidate will possess broad scientific knowledge across various disciplines, particularly in chemical engineering or material science, and demonstrate strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills. This position will focus on patentability and freedom to operate analyses, drafting patent applications, assisting with patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation, and analyzing patent and scientific papers.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Assist patent attorneys in patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers/documents to support patent strategies.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of law firm experience in patent prosecution or counseling.
• Degree in material, chemical, mechanical, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge in mechanical or biomedical engineering, with an advanced degree a plus.
• Must be a registered US patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.

Benefits:

• Salary: $125,000 - $205,000 (based on experience and location).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, and backup care for children/adults.
• Vacation (4 weeks/year), sick time (2 weeks/year), and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Law school tuition assistance is available to patent agent candidates.

Compensation:
$125,000-$205,000 per year