Patent Agent

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Madison, WI, or Washington, DC, with three or more years of experience. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications within the Technology, Manufacturing, and Transportation sectors.

• Prosecute patent applications, including responding to Office actions and communicating with Patent Examiners.
• Draft high-quality patent applications with detailed descriptions and figures.
• Conduct and analyze comprehensive patent searches to identify prior art.
• Stay updated on developments in U.S. patent law and relevant technologies.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500 - 1700 hours per year.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm environment.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Registered as a Patent Agent before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence or Quantum Computing is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Registered Patent Agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organizational and time management skills.

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan program participation after meeting eligibility requirements.