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Washington, DC, United States

Patent Agent/Tech Advisor

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1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Patent Agent/Tech Advisor

Job Overview: A law firm located in Washington, DC is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Patent Agent/Tech Advisor with substantive industry experience. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in materials, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering (or a related field) and have at least one year of law firm experience. Knowledge across a broad range of disciplines within chemical engineering or material science is essential.

Duties:

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific documents to assist patent attorneys in prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of law firm experience.
• Registered US patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Initiative and ability to learn quickly.

Education:

• Degree in materials, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering (or a related field).

Certifications:

• Must be a registered US patent agent or eligible to take the USPTO registration exam.

Job Location:

• Washington, DC

Skills:

• Broad scientific knowledge in mechanical and/or biomedical engineering.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and adults.
• Generous vacation time (four weeks per year) and sick leave (two weeks per year).
• Ten paid holidays annually.
• Parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Detailed benefits orientation for new employees.

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