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IP Patent Agent (Multiple Offices)
All, Legal
New York, NY
$100,000 - $200,000
Location: New York, NY (also open to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington DC, Chicago, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Dallas) | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $100,000 - $200,000 annually
Overview
A prominent international law firm is seeking a talented Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property (IP) - Patents Practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage scientific expertise in a dynamic legal environment, advising cutting-edge clients in the emerging technology sector.
What you'll do
- Work with inventors and attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications in emerging technology areas
- Identify inventions through technical discussions with inventors
- Perform novelty and clearance searches to delineate inventions from existing technologies
- Draft comprehensive patent applications and negotiate the scope of patent rights with the USPTO
- Prepare reports and support documentation for patent portfolio management
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with an excellent academic record
- 2+ years of substantive experience in patent preparation and prosecution
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and writing skills, with exceptional attention to technical detail and effective organizational and communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, wireless communications, sensors, semiconductors, Internet of Things, optics, or related fields is highly advantageous
Compensation and benefits
- Annual salary range of $100,000 - $200,000, determined by experience and market factors
- A generous bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid parental leave and childcare support
- Wellness programs and professional development resources
- Hybrid work environment
Why this role
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a prominent IP law practice, offering hands-on exposure to patent drafting, prosecution, and strategic counseling while collaborating with leading attorneys and industry experts, with an emphasis on mentorship and professional development.
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