Patent Agent

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Saint Louis office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent agent with 3+ years of professional experience. The candidate will assist patent attorneys with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Will work hand-in-hand with inventors on newly created products. Assist in the identification of patentable inventions. Research current patented technologies to best assist clients in patentable work. Draft patent applications with the assistance of the patent team. Track the patent application process from initial application to granted patent to ensure the team remains on track. Complete ability searches regularly. Solve client challenges and respond to client needs. Respond to office actions and correspond with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Consistently meet billable hour requirements. Should have backgrounds in electrical engineering or biotechnology and prior experience working in the area of patent law. Must have Bachelor?s degree in science or engineering. Should preferably have Master?s Degree or PhD. USPTO Registration required.

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