Patent Agent – Intellectual Property (Patent Prosecution)
Location: Boston, MA or Washington, DC (Hybrid – approx. 60% in-office)
Practice Area: Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution
About the Role
Our Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution team transforms clients’ most significant innovations into strong, strategic patent portfolios. We work with cutting-edge technologies and provide end-to-end patent prosecution support, including application drafting, office action responses, examiner interviews, and freedom-to-operate studies.
We are seeking a Patent Agent with a background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field . In this role, you will collaborate closely with attorneys, fellow agents, technical advisors, and clients to understand emerging technologies and develop strategies to protect them.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
- Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent applications across mechanical, electrical, computer science, and related disciplines
- Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and clearance studies
- Analyze prior art and compare inventions against existing technologies
- Prepare detailed responses to USPTO and global patent office rejections
- Identify essential features of inventions and prepare comprehensive specifications and claims
- Present findings, reasoning, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies and provide feedback on patent filings
- Work directly with clients developing innovative technologies and help shape their IP portfolios
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex scientific and technical information
- Ability to clearly present scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in a team-oriented environment
Work Environment
Collaboration is central to success in this role. The firm requires team members to work from the office approximately 60% of the time, consistent with our hybrid work guidelines.
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