Patent Agent - Technology

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Seattle, WA

Patent Agent - Technology

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

No

Job Overview:
A top-tier global law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its award-winning Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group. This role involves preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Patent Agent will work closely with partners, providing high-quality legal services to both domestic and international clients. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and can be based in several key office locations, with opportunities to engage in diverse and advanced technical fields such as electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering.

Location:

• Seattle, Washington

Duties:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
• Perform prior art searches and conduct patentability analysis
• Participate in IP due diligence activities
• Build and maintain client relationships through practice development efforts
• Prepare substantive client correspondence
• Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions
• Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects
• Apply advanced technical concepts across various technology fields, focusing on electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering
• Study and analyze scientific or technical documents to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness
• Convert provisional patent applications into utility applications
• Convert foreign applications into . applications and vice versa

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in prosecuting or examining patent applications in the electrical arts
• Experience in patent prosecution in technology fields such as electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering
• Ability to manage client-facing responsibilities
• Strong organizational, writing, and research skills
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or eligible to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam

Skills:

• Proficient in patent prosecution and technical patent analysis
• Strong ability to apply advanced concepts in various technical fields
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Client relationship management and development skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model (in-office and remote options)
• Law school tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees interested in pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and more