Patent Agent
$156,200–$197,000 year
HybridRichmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Prepare original patent applications for filing at the USPTO and draft responses to office actions. Analyze and revise patent agreements, assisting with appeals, inferences, reexaminations, interviews, and reissues. Negotiate and draft patent agreements while preparing documents for filing and processing. Perform patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, publication clearance reviews, and maintain an active prosecution docket. Requires a registered status before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a degree in Engineering or Science, and three years of experience drafting and prosecuting applications. McGuireWoods LLP offers a hybrid remote option with excellent benefits.
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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