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JBT Marel Corporation

Patent Attorney

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

JBT Marel Boxmeer 🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid 💼 Department: Poultry - Innovation ... It will be an advantage if you have technical competences in the field of engineering or in physics.

Clarivate

Senior DevOps Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$139K - $178K/yr

Product you will be developingand supporting Derwent Patent Search and Derwent Patent Analytics ... This is a permanent full-time position, with core engagement hours withinUSESTtime zone. * This is ...

Clarivate Analytics

Senior DevOps Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$139K - $178K/yr

Product you will be developingand supporting Derwent Patent Search and Derwent Patent Analytics ... This is a permanent full-time position, with core engagement hours withinUSESTtime zone. * This is ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Technical Advisor

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$114K - $115K/yr

... patents at issue. Qualifications * Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or ... Connect with a recruiter directl y. #LI-KB1 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

BAE Systems

$51K - $70K/yr

... engineering, electrical engineering, computer science/software and aerospace/aeronautical ... Patent Bar. * Prior law firm experience. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $51889 - $70033 ...

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Capital One

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$103K - $136K/yr

... patents * Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Capital One

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$103K - $136K/yr

... patents * Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

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What is the difference between Fulltime Patent Engineer vs Patent Analyst?

AspectFulltime Patent EngineerPatent Analyst
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, patent law knowledge, possibly patent agent registrationLegal or technical background, patent law familiarity, often no registration needed
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, patent officesLegal firms, patent consulting companies, corporate IP departments
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, R&D firms, patent officesLegal firms, patent firms, corporate IP teams
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The main difference is that Fulltime Patent Engineers are involved in drafting, prosecuting, and managing patents, often requiring engineering expertise and patent law knowledge. Patent Analysts primarily evaluate patent data, perform patent landscape analyses, and support patent strategy without the same technical drafting responsibilities.

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McGuireWoods LLP

Richmond, VA • Hybrid

Full-time

PTO

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Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Patent Agent to join our team. The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions received from the USPTO, and handle routine correspondence with the USPTO. The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, and experience and interest preparing patent applications.

McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities
  • Writes new patent applications for filing at USPTO.
  • Analyzes and revises patent agreements and assists with appeals, inferences, reexaminations, interviews and reissues.
  • Negotiates and drafts patent agreements; prepares documents for filing and processing.
  • Drafts responses to USPTO office actions.
  • Performs patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, publication clearance reviews and assists in maintaining an active prosecution docket.
Qualifications
  • Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and a minimum of three years of experience drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications in the USPTO for an intellectual property law firm. 
  • Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO).
  • Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to respond effectively to clients, employees and management and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications.
  • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work under time restraints and deadlines.
  • Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.

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