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McGuireWoodsPosted 24 months ago

Patent Agent

$171,800–$216,700 year

HybridBaltimore, Maryland, United States

Full TimeBachelors DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Writes new patent applications for filing at the USPTO, analyzes and revises patent agreements, and drafts responses to office actions. Negotiates and drafts agreements while performing patentability and freedom-to-operate searches to maintain an active prosecution docket. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, USPTO registration, and three years of experience drafting and prosecuting applications. Must be self-motivated to work under time restraints and utilize innovative AI technology to support efficient high-impact 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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