Patent Practitioner with Book of Business

Polygon IP; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with match after one year

Job summary

A leading patent law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to join their collaborative, remote-first environment. The ideal candidate must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and have at least 3 years of private practice experience along with a portable book of business. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications for clients and engaging in the growth of the firm. Competitive salary package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401K with match after one year.

Qualifications

• Registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent bar.
• At least 3 years of private practice experience.
• Portable book of business.
• Ability to use precise, consistent language in writing; provide examples of work product.
• Residence in the U.S. and authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Participate in the development of a remote law firm.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Client management skills

Deadline management

Writing precision

Experience in electrochemistry

Experience in AI/ML

Experience in mechanical technologies

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) / equivalent

USPTO patent bar

Job description

About the Role:

Polygon IP LLP is seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a portable book of business. This is a great opportunity for a lawyer or agent looking to grow his or her practice with high-caliber peers and a strong support team in a collaborative, remote-first work environment.

About You:

Candidates must be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent bar, have at least 3 years of private practice experience, and have a portable book of business consistent with work experience. We are actively seeking practitioners with experience in (1) electrochemistry, (2) software (particularly AI/ML), and/or (3) mechanical technologies, but other practitioners are also welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for your clients as well as those of other practitioners in the firm.
• Participating in the active development of a growing, collaborative, fully remote law firm.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across different communication channels (email, Slack, Zoom, etc.). Independence and proactive communication are crucial to building and maintaining an effective practice within a fully remote law firm.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects in parallel, and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to use precise, consistent language. Your writing must be clear, detailed, and careful. Please provide several examples of work product (e.g., Office Action responses, published patent applications, issued patents) with your application.
• Residence in the U.S. and authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring work visa sponsorship.

Salary and Benefits:

• Flexible, collaborative, remote-first work environment.
• FTE benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401K with match (after one year of tenure).
• Salary is competitive. Salary ranges are dependent on book of business, experience, and geographic location.