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Patent Agent

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Baker McKenzie Italy

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United States , Dallas

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Salary:

83000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

For over 55 years, our Intellectual Property practice has been helping clients in all aspects of the acquisition, protection, enforcement and exploitation of IP rights. We leverage our global resources and extensive experience to help clients grow and protect the value of their intellectual property anywhere in the world. Our global network of lawyers is our core strength – we work efficiently across borders, have intimate knowledge of the legal and business culture of the countries where we have offices, advise clients in a practical, easy-to-understand manner and form efficient international teams of attorneys. We act for many multinational brand owners in a wide variety of industries, including household and pharmaceutical products, fashion and luxury goods, transportation, sports, consumer products, foods, electronic goods, media, entertainment and technology. We believe in developing close professional relationships with clients and recognize the importance of understanding their business to better satisfy their legal and commercial requirements, constantly building on our capabilities with innovative solutions suited to the business of our clients and have received numerous awards.

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

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

Nice to have:

Master's degree

What we offer:
  • Bonus eligible
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) based on number of hours worked

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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