What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Agent position at Baker Brand?
The Dallas office of Baker Hostetler is recruiting candidates to fill a Patent Agent position on the IP Patent Prosecution Team in the Intellectual Property Practice Group. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to work in a collaborative environment of an AmLaw 100 firm, servicing our sophisticated regional, national, and international clients. This exempt position offers top-tier benefits and compensation package. This position is ideal for those individuals who have attained a high level of academic and professional achievement and wish to hone their skills and further their careers with a collaborative team in a forward-thinking law firm. The qualifications for this role are as follows:
Requirements:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
- Must have at least one year of law firm experience
- Interested candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO
Primary responsibilities:
- Meeting with clients
- Conducting patentability analyses
- Drafting patent applications
- Prosecuting patent applications
- Performing diligence related to patents
Candidates will exhibit the following:
- Demonstrated willingness to be a collaborative and consultative team player who possesses an ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Strong substantive industry experience
- Excellent drafting and research skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to convey complex legal principles clearly and concisely
- Strong analytical skills
- Mature judgment and experience handling confidential information with discretion
- Ability to identify issues and provide suggestions for day-to-day problems
- History of sharing information by using data and information to support an argument or point of view
- Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively complete daily tasks
- A strong academic record
Baker Hostetler is an AmLaw 100 firm with 18 offices around the country. Baker Hostetler is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
