Mid-level Patent Agent

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Chicago, IL, United States

Mid-level Patent Agent

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3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm, located in Chicago, is seeking a Mid-level Patent Agent with a strong academic background, extensive law firm or industry experience, and exceptional communication and writing skills. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science, along with 4+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. Admission to the USPTO is required, and preference will be given to candidates with expertise in electrical engineering, software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies (especially network security), machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security.

 

Duties:         

  • Conducting patent searches and analysis to assess patentability.
  • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in various technology fields.
  • Collaborating with inventors, attorneys, and clients to understand and evaluate inventions.
  • Analyzing and responding to office actions from the USPTO.
  • Conducting interviews with patent examiners and participating in patent examiner interviews.
  • Managing patent portfolios and providing strategic advice to clients.
  • Assisting with intellectual property litigation and due diligence investigations.
  • Keeping abreast of developments in patent law and industry trends.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor or advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
  • 4+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
  • Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
  • The solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

Preferred Experience:

  • Patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
  • Experience in data science/AI or networking technologies, with a focus on network security.
  • Expertise in machine learning/artificial intelligence, in addition to data science.
  • Familiarity with hardware security.

 

Skills:

  • Proficiency in conducting patent searches and analysis.
  • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
  • Ability to collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients.
  • Analytical and strategic thinking.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property litigation and due diligence investigations.
  • Keeping up-to-date with patent law and industry developments.

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