Patent Agent

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent to join its team. This role offers unique opportunities within a global law firm environment and involves substantial partner and client interaction.

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and clearance searches.
• Draft patentability opinions and responses to office actions.
• Assist with patent portfolio management and strategy.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to evaluate inventions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in conducting patent searches and analyzing search results.

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