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Patent Agent

Northville, MI

The US Patent Agent will collaborate with European and Asian IP Counsel and will provide daily ... Provide expertise to Engineering teams relating intellectual property policies, procedures and ...

ZF Group

Patent Agent

Northville, MI · On-site

The US Patent Agent will collaborate with European and Asian IP Counsel and will provide daily ... Provide expertise to Engineering teams relating intellectual property policies, procedures and ...

Direct Counsel

Patent Agent/Advisor (Biotech)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$125K - $205K/yr

Patent Agent/Advisor (Biotech) - Palo Alto Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent/Advisor with a ... intellectual property law in a dynamic and highly regarded practice. The Opportunity The Patent ...

Direct Counsel

Patent Agent (Biology)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $240K/yr

Patent Agent Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent with at least 3 years of patent prosecution ... Support intellectual property counseling matters. * Independently manage patent matters and advance ...

Roche

Intellectual Property/Patent Attorney

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$186K - $346K/yr

Support a variety of intellectual property-related contracts and relationships with third parties ... Registered US patent agent or attorney qualification required; for attorney applicants, you must be ...

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Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate (Engineering)

Boston, MA • On-site

System Soft Technologies
IT Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$225K - $235K/yr

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Job Title: Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate (Engineering)
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Search Fee: Fixed Fee - $4,500
Compensation
  • Patent Agent: $170,000 - $186,000
  • Associate: $225,000 - $235,000
Position Overview
Client is seeking a Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate with a strong engineering background to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice. For more than 40 years, the firm has advised life sciences and technology companies, investors, and leading academic institutions on building, managing, and enforcing sophisticated global patent portfolios.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex patent matters in a collaborative, partner-led environment focused on delivering practical, business-oriented IP solutions that support commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
  • Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications, including:
    • Preparing responses to Office Actions
    • Conducting examiner interviews
    • Handling appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)
  • Coordinate and direct international patent prosecution efforts.
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches and analyses.
  • Perform IP landscape analyses and competitive patent surveillance.
  • Support IP due diligence related to asset purchases, financings, and securities offerings.
  • Prepare invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
  • Advise clients on patent prosecution and portfolio strategy.
  • Monitor competitor patent filings and submit observations to the U.S. Patent Office.
  • Assist with post-grant proceedings (e.g., IPR, PGR) and related district court matters.
  • Support drafting and review of IP-related agreements, including:
    • Licensing agreements
    • Research collaborations
    • Research services agreements
Qualifications
  • 2-5 years of experience as a patent agent or patent associate.
  • Prior law firm experience and USPTO registration required.
  • Advanced degree in engineering (Ph.D. preferred; Master's degree considered with substantial industry experience).
  • Strong technical background and ability to work across complex engineering technologies.
  • Excellent academic record.
  • Superior written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service with a creative and entrepreneurial approach to IP.
  • Experience in litigation and/or post-grant proceedings is a plus.
Work Schedule & Environment
  • Hybrid work model with a requirement of at least four days per week in the Boston office.
  • Schedule subject to change based on firm, department, and client needs.
Work Authorization
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Market-based compensation aligned with role and experience.
  • Bonus compensation and a generous benefits package.
  • Final compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including:
    • Qualifications and prior experience
    • Class placement
    • External market benchmarks
    • Internal equity considerations

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