Overview
Remote position.
Location: New York Metro Area | Remote
An established intellectual property practice is seeking an experienced Patent Agent with substantive patent preparation and prosecution experience involving quantum computing.
This role involves significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and sophisticated patent work across next-generation technologies, including quantum computing, cybersecurity, cryptography, semiconductors, software, AI, and other advanced technologies.
Responsibilities
- Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
- Work directly with inventors and engineers to understand complex technologies and develop strong patent claims.
- Prepare Office Action responses and manage applications throughout prosecution.
- Assist clients with patent strategy and portfolio development.
- Develop and expand client relationships.
Technical Focus
- Actual quantum computing patent preparation and prosecution experience is a key requirement.
Additional relevant technologies include:
- Cybersecurity & information security
- Cryptography / cryptology
- Semiconductors & chip technologies
- Computer architecture & hardware
- AI & machine learning
- Software & cloud technologies
- Networking & communications
Requirements
- 3+ years of substantive patent preparation and prosecution experience.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and prosecuting quantum computing patent applications.
- Cybersecurity, cryptography, semiconductor, or sophisticated software patent experience strongly preferred.
- B.S. or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
- USPTO registration required.
- JD
- Strong patent drafting, technical writing, and client communication skills.
- Some portable patent prosecution business preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Expected base salary: $140,000–$180,000, depending on experience, technical background, portable business, and overall qualifications.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off.
- Professional development and opportunities to work on challenging emerging-technology matters.