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Miami, FL, United States

Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Agent

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1-8 yrs required

Full-time

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Job Title: Mid-Level Product Design and User Interface Patent Agent

Location: Miami, FL
Employer: A law firm

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Mid-Level Product Design and User Interface Patent Agent to join their intellectual property team. This role requires a strong academic background, practical law firm experience, and a deep understanding of patent preparation and prosecution. The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of technologies, including software, AI, IoT, and quantum technologies, focusing on product design and user interface innovations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution activities with a focus on product design and user interface technologies.
• Collaborate with inventors and clients to understand and document technical innovations.
• Draft, review, and file patent applications for various technologies, including software, artificial intelligence, IoT, networking, and quantum technologies.
• Conduct patent searches, analyze prior art, and provide legal opinions on patentability.
• Manage and oversee patent prosecution, including responses to office actions and patent examinations.
• Communicate with the USPTO and international patent offices on patent matters.
• Collaborate with legal teams on patent strategy, including patent portfolio management.
• Advise clients on intellectual property strategy, including patent landscape analysis and IP due diligence.
• Stay up to date with developments in patent law, particularly in emerging technologies.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Strong academic background in physics, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Proven experience in patent drafting and prosecuting applications for software, artificial intelligence, IoT, networking, or quantum technologies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Superb writing and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven experience in law firm settings and with corporate clients in the engineering or tech sectors.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with software-related technologies, AI, IoT, and quantum technology patent applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to grasp and communicate complex technical concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with external clients.
• Prior experience with patent strategy and portfolio management.
• Strong client relations skills with the ability to provide clear, concise advice and recommendations.

Additional Competencies:

• Ability to handle complex, high-stakes patent matters.
• High level of organization and time management.
• Willingness to keep up with trends in patent law and technology.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills.

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