About the Role
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Patent Agent with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice. The successful candidate will work with innovative technology companies on sophisticated patent matters involving next-generation communications, artificial intelligence, automotive systems, software, and other advanced technologies. This role offers significant client interaction, challenging technical work, and excellent long-term career growth.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and prosecute complex U.S. and international patent applications.
- Conduct patentability, prior art, and patent landscape analyses.
- Collaborate directly with inventors, engineers, and scientists to develop strategic patent portfolios.
- Communicate with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices throughout the prosecution process.
- Advise clients on patent strategy and intellectual property protection.
- Work closely with attorneys and technical professionals across a collaborative national IP practice.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution, including U.S. and global applications.
- Registered to practice before the USPTO.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with 5G/6G, AI/ML, Video Compression, EV's automotive software technologies.
- Familiarity with patent databases and tools.
- Ability to conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, advise on patentability, and manage patent portfolios.
Skills
- Patent prosecution
- Patentability analysis
- Prior art analysis
- Patent landscape analysis
- Strategic patent portfolio development
- Client advising on patent strategy
- Intellectual property protection
- Collaboration with inventors, engineers, and scientists
- Communication with patent offices
- 5G/6G
- AI/ML
- Video Compression
- EV's automotive software technologies
- Patent databases and tools
- Freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis
Location
- National
Work Type
- Hybrid flexibility
Experience Level
- 3+ years of patent prosecution experience
Education Level
- Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics or related degrees.
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000 to $200,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Bonus potential based on performance and productivity.
- Strong retirement planning, generous leave, and hybrid flexibility.
About the Company
- A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Patent Agent with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice.
- This opportunity is presented by MNF Global, a national legal search firm specializing in the placement of patent attorneys, patent agents, and other intellectual property professionals.
