Patent Agent

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Washington, D.C. The role involves preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The position offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule and involves significant client responsibilities.

Duties

• Perform patent searching and investigate inventorship issues.
• Manage the intake of invention disclosures and review for patentability.
• Evaluate prior art for qualification and applicability.
• Analyze scientific or technical documents to assess patentability.
• Draft new patent applications and review filings.
• Convert applications between provisional, utility, and foreign formats.
• Prepare replies to U.S. and foreign office actions.
• Assist attorneys with prosecution and develop patent portfolios.
• Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners and prepare appeals.
• Prepare reexamination petitions and other related documents.
• Meet with clients to discuss inventions and patent claims.
• Provide patent prosecution training.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of directly relevant experience.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or eligible for the exam.
• Knowledge of European and/or Japanese patent practices preferred.
• Fluency in Japanese strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing and research abilities.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills.

Education

• Bachelor's (or Graduate) degree, preferably in electrical engineering.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Law school tuition reimbursement program.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306