Patent Agent Job at Robert Half (Pittsburgh)

Patent Agent

A growing Bay Area intellectual property boutique is seeking a Patent Agent to s...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active USPTO Patent Agent registration required
Patent Attorneys with substantive patent prosecution experience will also be considered
2+ years of patent prosecution experience within a law firm or in-house IP environment
Experience independently drafting and prosecuting patent applications and Office Action responses
Comfortable managing active prosecution workflow and competing deadlines in a client-facing environment
Strong written communication and organizational skills with a proactive, ownership-minded approach to workflow management
Technical background in engineering, computer science, software, mechanical engineering, or related technical disciplines preferred
Experience with software, SaaS, ecommerce, marketplace, consumer product, or emerging technology matters strongly preferred
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with clients and firm leadership
Interest in working directly with startup founders and growth-stage companies within a boutique practice environment

Job Responsibility

Prepare and prosecute U.S. utility and design patent applications across software, SaaS, ecommerce, consumer products, and related technologies
Draft Office Action responses, including responses involving §§101, 102, 103, and 112 rejections
Manage active patent prosecution workflow and monitor upcoming deadlines through the USPTO Patent Center and internal docket systems
Coordinate directly with inventors, founders, engineers, and clients regarding invention disclosures, prosecution updates, filing strategies, and action items
Conduct invention intake discussions and assist with ongoing portfolio development efforts
Prepare filing correspondence, prosecution reports, IDS filings, and related prosecution documentation
Conduct prior art review, patentability analysis, and related IP research as needed
Assist with continuation, divisional, CIP, and broader prosecution strategy matters
Support broader IP matters including FTO analysis, due diligence, portfolio review, and prosecution history analysis
Collaborate closely with firm leadership within a lean, fast-moving boutique environment

Fulltime

Patent Agent

We are in search of a skilled Patent Agent to become a part of our team. The rol...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Patent Agent
Proficiency in patent prosecution
License to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to conduct thorough and accurate research
Proficiency in using patent databases and other related software
Demonstrable knowledge of patent law and procedures
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Handle patent prosecution tasks with a focus on maintaining accurate records and processing applications
Utilize technical knowledge in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and pharmacy to enhance job functions
Conduct detailed prior art searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses
Analyze patents and scientific papers to support patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling
Ensure excellent written and verbal communication in English during all interactions
Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary
Maintain a broad technical knowledge to aid in job functions
Maintain a focus on customer inquiries, resolving them efficiently and effectively
Ensure all customer credit applications are processed accurately and efficiently
Uphold a high standard of service, maintaining accurate customer credit records

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Patent Agent

For over 55 years, our Intellectual Property practice has been helping clients i...

Location

United States , Dallas; Chicago; Houston; New York; Washington; Palo Alto; San Francisco

Salary:

83000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

Baker McKenzie Italy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Admitted to the USPTO
2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience as a patent agent or technical advisor
Top academic credentials
Strong analytical ability
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to function and collaborate smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related science is required
Preference for candidates with a master's degree

Job Responsibility

Assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation
Draft patent applications and responses to office actions
Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions
Prepare responses to office actions and other USPTO communications
Study invention disclosures and prepare patent specifications
Perform prior art searches
Assist with litigation and transactional projects
Communicate with clients and foreign counsel

What we offer

Bonus eligible
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) based on number of hours worked

Fulltime

Sr Patent Agent

The Sr Patent Agent will play a critical role in enabling therapeutic projects a...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

108483.00 - 162725.00 USD / Year

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a life science or chemistry required
Ph.D. or J.D. preferred
5 years relevant experience
or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Specialized experience related to drug/therapeutics commercialization preferred
Some expertise in and understanding of US and foreign patent laws and processes required
Good writing skills, both narrative and technical required
Solid background in cell and molecular biology, immunology or neurobiology required
Understanding of the US and foreign therapeutics' approval processes preferred
Experience or understanding the process of translating basic research discoveries into clinical programs, leading to commercialized products preferred

Job Responsibility

Plays a critical role in enabling therapeutic projects at multiple stages of the research and translational pipeline
Helps advance new treatments for neuro-degenerative and other diseases
Establishes and facilitates collaborative and innovative research partnerships between the University and outside businesses that have licensed University Intellectual Property and have ongoing sponsored research at the University in any assigned area that has patentable intellectual property or commercialization prospect
Acts as liaison with UR Ventures and outside patent counsel to ensure proper patent protection of cellular therapeutics
Reviews of research findings, manuscripts and grant applications to identify potential patentable intellectual property
Monitors funded projects, and documenting effort and funding of research deliverables
Contributes to contract and sponsored research fulfillment by monitoring progress of project activities
Develops project plans with activities, timeframes, resource requirements, milestones and deliverables for projects

Fulltime

Small Molecules/Chemistry Patent Associate or Agent

A highly regarded IP boutique in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a junior patent ass...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

Not provided

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Licensure with USPTO
At least 1 year of small molecule patent prosecution experience
Degree in Chemistry or related field
Strong writing and analytical skills
Ability to work on-site in Atlanta, GA

Job Responsibility

Drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications
contributing to portfolio strategy in a collaborative, technically sophisticated environment

Fulltime

Electrical Engineering Patent Prosecution Attorney or Agent

A national law firm is seeking a patent prosecution associate with at least 1 ye...

Location

United States , Pittsburgh

Salary:

120000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1+ year of patent prosecution experience
Degree in electrical engineering or related field
USPTO registration required
Strong writing and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Patent preparation and prosecution across a range of technologies within a well-established intellectual property practice
Handling domestic and international patent matters working across a variety of technical fields

Fulltime

Applied Scientist

Come join the AWS Agentic AI science team in building the next generation models...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

171600.00 - 222200.00 USD / Year

Amazon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of building models for business application experience
PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience
Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals
Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing

Job Responsibility

Define and implement new automated reasoning features that employ scalable and efficient approaches to solve complex problems using neural learning and symbolic/formal reasoning
Apply software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all team deliverables
Work in an agile, startup-like development environment
Deliver high-quality scientific artifacts
Work with the team to help drive business decisions

What we offer

health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
paid time off
parental leave
sign-on payments
restricted stock units (RSUs)

Fulltime

Senior Lead AI Research Scientist – Foundation Models & Agentic AI

Wells Fargo’s Model Risk Management (MRM) team is seeking a Senior Lead Quantita...

Location

United States , Charlotte

Salary:

185000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Wells Fargo

Expiration Date

June 28, 2026

Requirements

7+ years of Quantitative Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, or computer science

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end research projects in Agentic AI / AI / Generative AI / Machine Learning from ideation, research, experimentation, implementation, evaluation, transfer and documentation
Contribute and lead building the next generation of foundation models and agentic AI systems trained / operating on large volumes of heterogeneous data - both structured and unstructured - that enhance Wells Fargo's products, services, and operations
Lead the deployment of foundation models, LLMs, and agentic AI systems into production, with a strong understanding of deployment trade-offs
Drive the exploration, application, and rigorous evaluation of emerging AI technologies that solve real-world challenges
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists, applied engineers, and domain experts
Translate research insights into impactful business solutions, open-source contributions, patents, and publications
Publish in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals and represent Wells Fargo in the broader AI research community

What we offer

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement

Fulltime

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