Patent Agent
$171,800–$216,700 year
HybridTysons, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Write new patent applications for filing at the USPTO, draft responses to office actions, and handle routine correspondence. Analyze and revise patent agreements, assist with appeals and reexaminations, and negotiate terms while preparing documents for filing. Perform patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, conduct publication clearance reviews, and maintain an active prosecution docket. Requires a registered status before the USPTO, a degree in Engineering or Science, and three years of experience drafting applications for an intellectual property law firm. McGuireWoods LLP, a leading firm since 1834, offers a hybrid remote option and encourages the use of AI tools like Harvey and Copilot to support efficient work.
Required Qualifications
- Registered with the USPTO
- Degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- Experience and interest preparing patent applications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
- Minimum of three years of experience drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications in the USPTO for an intellectual property law firm
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to respond effectively to clients, employees and management and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work under time restraints and deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work
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