Position

Patent Agent

Essential Duties

Patent Prosecution & Maintenance

Draft and Review Specifications: Prepare and meticulously review patent specifications and related documentation for submission to the USPTO.
End-to-End Application Management: Manage the full lifecycle of patent applications, including electronic filing (EFS-Web/Patent Center), responding to Office Actions (prosecution), handling registration formalities, and managing maintenance fee/annuity payments.
USPTO Liaison: Coordinate and handle examiner interviews and official communications from the USPTO to ensure smooth application progress.

Client Advisory & Support

Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with clients to identify legal or technical issues and develop effective solutions for patent protection.
Administrative & Strategic Support: Provide a wide range of administrative assistance and diverse support tasks as directed by senior management or supervising attorneys.

Working Hours, Working style
9:00AM~6:00PM
50% at the office for the first 6 months, flexible after that

Working Location
Arlington, VA

Salary/Benefit
120~150K
Health Dental Vision insurance, 401K

Holidays
Weekends, National holidays

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Application Question(s):

Are you registered to practice before the USPTO?
Do you have hands-on experience as a Patent Agent or in a similar patent prosecution role?

Education:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201

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