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:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
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
