Patent Agent needed for Houston office

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Houston is seeking a Patent Agent with 2+ years of experience to support the firm's patent prosecution practice. The candidate will draft patent applications and prosecute applications through the . Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, and lasers. Strong technical expertise and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Duties:

• Draft patent applications and prosecute applications through the . Patent and Trademark Office.
• Conduct technical research to support various patent-related matters.
• Draft scientific and technical patent applications clearly and concisely.
• Manage internal and client-driven deadlines with assignments from multiple partners and clients.
• Provide support to attorneys in patent prosecution matters.
• Assist in evaluating and analyzing patent portfolios.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience drafting patent applications, specializing in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, and lasers.
• Registered to practice in front of the . Patent and Trademark Office.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail, writing skills, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in a relevant field.

Certifications:

• Registered to practice in front of the . Patent and Trademark Office.
• If appropriate, licensed to practice law in their respective state.

Skills:

• Technical expertise in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, and lasers.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player.

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