Patent Agent

4-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

#LI-Remote

H1: Join Nixon Peabody as a Patent Agent
H2: Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Patent Agents

Law Firm Seeks Experienced Patent Agent for Multiple Offices

Are you an experienced Patent Agent looking for a new opportunity? Look no further than Nixon Peabody, a leading law firm with offices across the country. We are seeking a Patent Agent II to join our team and assist with every aspect of patent research, application preparation, and prosecution activities. This is a great opportunity for someone with 4-7 years of experience to take on a more independent role with direct client interaction and minimal attorney oversight. Plus, a hybrid work schedule is available for this position. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

- Draft, prepare, and submit patent applications with limited attorney supervision
- Review and respond to communications from the USPTO and foreign patent offices
- Provide guidance and training to IP support professionals
- Support patent enforcement, licensing, and business transactions
- Assist attorneys with research and analysis
- Conduct patent and literature searches
- Manage deadlines and comply with practice group procedures
- Mentor junior patent agents and technical specialists
- Develop and manage patent portfolios
- Interact with clients throughout the patent process

Qualifications:

- 4-7 years of patent agent experience
- Passed Patent Bar Exam and registered to practice before the USPTO
- Advanced scientific degree or relevant technical experience
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Strategic thinking and ability to interpret client needs
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Sound scientific and technical knowledge
- Familiarity with patent litigation
- Understanding of patent law and procedures
- Ability to conduct and evaluate complex patent searches
- Experience drafting patent applications and responses to official actions
- Ability to manage patent portfolios with minimal attorney oversight

Salary and Benefits:

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role offers a competitive salary based on location and factors such as work performance, experience, and education. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows:

- Chicago, IL: $130,769 to $199,529
- Washington, DC: $136,454 to $208,204
- Boston, MA: $136,454 to $208,204
- Los Angeles, CA: $136,454 to $208,204
- San Francisco, CA: $142,140 to $216,879

Please note that these salary ranges are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimates at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Additionally, this role is eligible for additional contingent compensation based on various factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nixon Peabody is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Join Our Team:

If you are an experienced Patent Agent looking for a dynamic and challenging role, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Nixon Peabody and make a meaningful impact in the world of patent law.

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Standard Benefits Package, Additional Contingent Compensation

Not specified

Scientific Research, Patent Writing, Communication, Client Interaction, Training, Relationship Building, Prioritization, Mentorship, Deadline Management, Legal Knowledge

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Discipline or Advanced Scientific Degree (M.S., Ph.D.)

Interested candidates should apply through the Nixon Peabody Careers page

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Discipline or Advanced Scientific Degree (M.S., Ph.D.), Passed Patent Bar Exam, Registered to Practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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