A law firm in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Patent Agent with strong technical backgrounds and a preference for candidates registered to practice before the USPTO or planning to sit for the registration exam. The ideal candidate should possess 1-8 years of relevant experience.
Duties:
- Draft and prosecute patent applications in a variety of technical fields.
- Conduct patent searches and provide analysis of prior art.
- Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to assess and develop patent strategies.
- Assist in patent portfolio management, including patent portfolio analysis and competitive intelligence.
- Stay updated on changes in patent law and regulations.
- Support patent litigation by providing technical expertise.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering or the sciences.
- 1-8 years of experience in patent-related work.
- Strong technical knowledge and the ability to understand complex technical concepts.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Detail-oriented and analytical mindset.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures (preferred).
- Registration to practice before the USPTO or intent to sit for the registration exam (preferred).
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering or the sciences.
Certifications (Preferred):
- Registration to practice before the USPTO or intent to sit for the registration exam.
Skills:
- Technical expertise in a specific field (., engineering, biotechnology, chemistry).
- Legal research and analytical skills.
- Proficient in patent search tools and databases.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with legal professionals and inventors to develop patent strategies.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures (preferred).
