Patent Agent

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Los Angeles, CA (Century City). The role involves preparing original patent applications, responding to office actions from the USPTO, and managing routine correspondence with the USPTO. The position offers a hybrid remote option for flexibility and work-life balance.

Duties

• Write new patent applications for filing at the USPTO.
• Analyze and revise patent agreements; assist with appeals, inferences, reexaminations, interviews, and reissues.
• Negotiate and draft patent agreements; prepare documents for filing and processing.
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions.
• Perform patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, publication clearance reviews, and assist in maintaining an active prosecution docket.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum of three years of experience drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in the USPTO for an intellectual property law firm.
• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to clients, employees, and management and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under time restraints and deadlines.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology to support efficient high-impact work.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO).

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential communications.
• Self-motivated and able to work under time restraints and deadlines.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote option for flexibility and work-life balance.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306