Patent Agent (Mechanical Background)

Job Description

Position Title: Patent Agents

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire opportunity for Patent Agents with our client that is located in Washington, DC.

Job Description:

• Patent Agents are responsible for managing valuable patent assets and assessing patent risk for our clients.
• Patent Agents work under the supervision and guidance of partners in the firm's Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, and practice in the area of patent prosecution.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications on behalf of clients
• Focus on patent filings
• Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States
• Patent and Trademark Office and other Patent Offices worldwide.
• Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent
• protection and build IP portfolios.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

Must Have:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ability to interact professionally with both internal and external clients on all levels
• Ability to work as part of a global professional team
• Proven ability to concentrate on the management and pay close attention to the details of projects.
• Establish and maintain internal practices, procedures and technology for coordinating and streamlining patent-related information, filings, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated advanced writing skills with the ability to research information as needed to clearly and concisely communicate ideas to internal and external clients
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with lawyers, firm management, staff and clients one-on-one both verbally and through written correspondence, surveys, memos, etc.
• Proven project management, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure with flexibility and adaptability to changing work priorities, workflow and work assignments
• Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate projects as needed, including working evenings or a weekend on occasion
• Ability to diplomatically provide answers, pushbacks or to question those in authority for greater clarity or more information, if needed
• Proven ability to think creatively, using good judgment and decision-making capabilities.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach for other positions.
  
  
  

Travel:

• Minimal travel required for this role.
  
  
  

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in patent prosecution
• Industry experience (or equivalent) in the field of lithium-ion battery/module/pack or mechanical engineering design/manufacturing preferred.
• Registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Range: $100K-$160K.
• Location: Washington, DC.
  
  
  

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.