Patent Agent

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Placing Patent Agents & Patent Attorneys (EE/CS/ME, Bio/Med Devices, AI/Software) | Law Firms & In-House | President, The Salters Group

A prominent law firm is seeking a skilled Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality patent matters across diverse industries and technologies.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, responding to office actions, assisting in opinion preparation, and performing prior art searches. This position covers a variety of technical fields, with a focus on:

• Electrical and mechanical engineering
• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Additional expertise in bioengineering, computer science , or related areas will be considered a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Respond to USPTO office actions.
• Conduct prior art and patentability searches.
• Assist in preparing legal opinions related to patents.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop strategic IP protection plans.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, bioengineering, computer science , or a related technical discipline.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Excellent written, analytical, and communication skills.

Location

This position may be based in any of the firm’s U.S. offices .

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Professional development and career growth resources.

If you have a passion for intellectual property law and want to work in a collaborative environment on cutting-edge technologies, we invite you to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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401(k)

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