We are looking for a Patent Agent to join a growing legal team in Los Angeles, DC, or remote, supporting innovative clients across advanced technology sectors. This opportunity is well suited for a patent agent who is ready to manage prosecution matters in complex intellectual property. We have placed happy patent professionals at this firm!
Responsibilities:
- Lead patent prosecution matters from initial strategy through filing and follow-up actions before the USPTO.
- Prepare and submit patent applications, office action responses, appeal briefs, and other prosecution documents with strong technical and legal analysis.
- Conduct examiner interviews and communicate effectively with the USPTO to advance client matters toward allowance.
- Present arguments before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board when appeals are required.
- Manage individual docketed matters and serve as a primary contact for assigned cases while coordinating with attorneys and internal support resources.
- Advise on patent portfolio development by aligning prosecution strategy with client technologies and business objectives.
- Perform patentability assessments and related research to support drafting and prosecution decisions.
- Contribute to matters involving emerging technologies such as software, machine learning, AR/VR, and other innovation-driven fields.
- At least 2 years of experience handling patent prosecution matters.
- Demonstrated knowledge of patent law, USPTO practice, and intellectual property procedures.
- Ability to draft and prosecute patent applications with limited supervision.
- Experience preparing responses to office actions, managing filings, and maintaining organized docket oversight.
- Strong technical background in electrical engineering or computer science preferred; other relevant disciplines such as mechanical engineering, physics, or software will also be considered.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with examiners, clients, and internal legal teams.
- Capability to manage multiple matters independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Preference will be given to LA and DC candidates, but strong remote patent agents are welcome to apply.
To apply, send your resume + location to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Patent Agent" as the subject line. I cannot wait to hear from you!
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