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About the Role
McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Patent Agent to prepare original patent applications, respond to USPTO office actions, and handle routine correspondence with the USPTO. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry, and experience preparing patent applications.
Responsibilities
- Writes new patent applications for filing at USPTO.
- Analyzes and revises patent agreements and assists with appeals, inferences, reexaminations, interviews and reissues.
- Negotiates and drafts patent agreements; prepares documents for filing and processing.
- Drafts responses to USPTO office actions.
- Performs patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, publication clearance reviews and assists in maintaining an active prosecution docket.
Requirements
- Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to clients, employees and management and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications.
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work under time restraints and deadlines.
- Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.
Skills
- Patent application preparation
- USPTO office action response
- Patent agreement negotiation and drafting
- Patentability searches
- Freedom-to-operate searches
- Publication clearance reviews
- AI technology utilization (Harvey, Copilot)
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid Remote
Experience Level
- Minimum of three years of experience drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
- Hybrid remote option
About the Company
- McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834.