Patent Agent

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Patent Agent to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications, supporting patent litigation, and maintaining internal patent-related practices.

Duties:

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications on behalf of clients
• Focus on patent filings, due diligence, landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, and validity assessment arising from collaboration with industry partners
• Support all aspects of Patent litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials
• Draft responses to the rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices
• Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios
• Establish and maintain internal practices, procedures, and technology for coordinating and streamlining patent-related information, filings, and deadlines

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field
• 3 years of experience in patent prosecution
• Industry experience (or equivalent) in Software Development/Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and/or Machine Learning preferred
• Registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

• Ability to interact professionally with both internal and external clients on all levels
• Ability to work as part of a global professional team
• Proven ability to concentrate on the management and pay close attention to the details of projects
• Demonstrated advanced writing skills with the ability to research information as needed to clearly and concisely communicate ideas to internal and external clients
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with lawyers, firm management, staff, and clients one-on-one verbally and through written correspondence, surveys, memos, etc.
• Proven project management, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure with flexibility and adaptability to changing work priorities, workflow, and work assignments
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate projects as needed, including working evenings or a weekend on occasion
• Ability to diplomatically provide answers, pushback, or to question those in authority for greater clarity or more information, if needed
• Proven ability to think creatively, using good judgment and decision-making capabilities

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