Patent Agent

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Boston, Massachusetts. The role involves advising clients on global patent portfolios, life cycle strategies, and patent validity. The firm offers expertise in optimizing IP strategies for startups, corporations, and research institutions.

Duties

• Draft patent applications.
• Prosecute patent applications in the US and direct worldwide prosecution.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Perform IP landscape analyses.
• Conduct IP due diligence for asset purchases or securities offerings.
• Perform invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
• Counsel clients on prosecution strategy.
• Monitor competitor patent applications and file observations.
• Assist with contested cases at the US Patent Office or in US district court.
• Support agreements for licenses and research collaborations.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience as a patent agent.
• Prior firm experience and USPTO registration.
• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred; master's with substantial industry experience considered).
• Strong technical background in engineering.
• Excellent academic record and superior organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and a creative, entrepreneurial IP perspective.
• Experience in litigation and/or post-grant proceedings is a plus.

Education

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong technical and engineering background.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with office presence required four days per week.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306