Patent Agent
$171,800–$216,700 year
HybridAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesHybridFull Time$171,800–$216,700 yearBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Write new patent applications for filing at the USPTO, analyze and revise patent agreements, and draft responses to office actions. Perform patentability and freedom-to-operate searches while maintaining an active prosecution docket. Negotiate and draft patent agreements, preparing documents for filing and processing. Requires a registered status before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a degree in Engineering or Science, and three years of experience drafting patent applications. McGuireWoods LLP offers a hybrid remote option and 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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