Patent Agent

Overview

The organization is seeking a Non-Attorney Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property Team on a permanent basis. This role works alongside engineers, data scientists, and other innovators to help develop and maintain a world-class patent portfolio that supports business goals.

This is a fully flexible role that is fully remote/work from home. Midwest or Eastern time zones preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft provisional and non-provisional utility patent applications in-house.
• Work directly with inventors and internal colleagues to evaluate invention disclosures.
• Prosecute patent applications in-house under supervision of IP portfolio managers in the United States and in certain foreign jurisdictions by providing direct instructions to outside counsel, including:
  • Interviewing patent examiners
  • Drafting and reviewing office action responses
  • Drafting and reviewing appeal briefs
  • Supporting all other phases of patent prosecution
• Assist in developing patent strategies focused on competitively differentiated features of the organization’s products, including alignment between business stakeholders and patent strategy.
• Provide intellectual property support to engineering and product teams, including:
  • Invention mining
  • Patent training
  • Conducting patent audits to identify existing and planned patent coverage and identify patent “whitespace” for further IP development.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a patent agent, including:
  • Drafting patent applications
  • Drafting responses to office actions
  • Conducting examiner interviews
• Degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related industry experience, and/or in-depth knowledge of media content distribution, including (but not limited to):
  • Broadcast networks, cloud networking, wireless networks, and end-user devices used to access and playback media content
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Data science methodologies
  • Identity resolution
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous in-house patent preparation and prosecution experience
• Experience with AI-drafting tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $91,080 to $151,800
• Compensation may be adjusted based on final work location and factors such as experience, training, geography, certifications, and business needs.
• Beyond base salary, the role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, or other incentives.
• Holistic Rewards / benefits may include:
  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans
  • A 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Depending on the role: a company-provided vehicle and/or discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility

Location

• Fully remote/work from home
• Midwest or Eastern time zones preferred