holland and knight
Overview
The Patent Agent provides support to attorneys and clients involved in patent litigation, filing, and preparing patent applications for client review. They analyze and revise patent agreements and assist with appeals, inferences, and reissues. Responsibilities
Draft patent applications and prosecuting patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Review and analyze patents and technical documents as part of case preparation. Evaluate the patentability of innovations. Prepare, draft, and file patent applications and registrations. Perform patentability, invalidity, freedom to operate (FTO), and evidence of use searches. Track the patent application process from start to finish. Review documents to ascertain responsiveness to subpoenas and discovery requests. Maintain and manage documentation processes relating to patent laws, regulations, and procedures. May assist with intellectual property infringement litigations. Participate in interviews with examiners at the USPTO. Keep up to date with legal developments in the intellectual property field. Special projects and additional duties as assigned. Qualifications
1-3 years of experience. Strong technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications is required. Some litigation and/or post-grant experience, and/or large law firm experience, is preferred. Qualified candidates must have an excellent academic record, superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral). Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneurial perspective on IP. Minimum Education
Registration with the USPTO is required. Bachelor’s degree required. Benefits
Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to resources to be their best both professionally and personally, including resources that encourage focus on health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
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The Patent Agent provides support to attorneys and clients involved in patent litigation, filing, and preparing patent applications for client review. They analyze and revise patent agreements and assist with appeals, inferences, and reissues. Responsibilities
Draft patent applications and prosecuting patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Review and analyze patents and technical documents as part of case preparation. Evaluate the patentability of innovations. Prepare, draft, and file patent applications and registrations. Perform patentability, invalidity, freedom to operate (FTO), and evidence of use searches. Track the patent application process from start to finish. Review documents to ascertain responsiveness to subpoenas and discovery requests. Maintain and manage documentation processes relating to patent laws, regulations, and procedures. May assist with intellectual property infringement litigations. Participate in interviews with examiners at the USPTO. Keep up to date with legal developments in the intellectual property field. Special projects and additional duties as assigned. Qualifications
1-3 years of experience. Strong technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications is required. Some litigation and/or post-grant experience, and/or large law firm experience, is preferred. Qualified candidates must have an excellent academic record, superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral). Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneurial perspective on IP. Minimum Education
Registration with the USPTO is required. Bachelor’s degree required. Benefits
Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to resources to be their best both professionally and personally, including resources that encourage focus on health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
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