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Hasbro

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Boston, MA

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Patent Assistant (Boston, MA)

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$30.21 - $37.91/hr

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Seattle, WA

$35/hr

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How much do patent assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for patent assistant in the United States is $117,945.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $156,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a patent assistant?

Patent Assistants are professionals who support patent attorneys or agents with the preparation, filing, and management of patent applications and related documents. Their duties often include conducting preliminary patent searches, organizing paperwork, tracking deadlines, and communicating with clients and government offices. They play a crucial role in ensuring that patent filings are accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant regulations. Patent Assistants help streamline the patent process and allow attorneys to focus on more complex legal tasks.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a patent assistant?

To thrive as a Patent Assistant, you need a strong understanding of intellectual property procedures, attention to detail, and familiarity with legal documentation, often supported by a degree in law, science, or engineering. Proficiency with patent management software, online filing systems like the USPTO's EFS-Web, and Microsoft Office is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate, timely processing of patent applications and effective support for attorneys and clients.

What challenges do patent assistants face when managing multiple patent applications?

Patent Assistants often juggle numerous patent applications at different stages, which can be challenging due to strict deadlines, varying client requirements, and evolving patent office procedures. Effective organization and time management are crucial, as missing a single deadline can jeopardize an application. Additionally, clear communication with attorneys, inventors, and external stakeholders is essential to ensure all documentation is accurate and submitted on time. Utilizing specialized docketing software and staying updated on regulatory changes can help manage these challenges efficiently.

What is the difference between Patent Assistant vs Patent Paralegal?

AspectPatent AssistantPatent Paralegal
CredentialsHigh school diploma or associate degree; some certificationsAssociate degree or paralegal certification; some may have patent-specific training
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, patent firmsLegal offices, patent law firms, corporate legal teams
ResponsibilitiesPreparing patent documents, filing, docketing, administrative supportAssisting with patent application processes, document review, research

The main difference between a Patent Assistant and a Patent Paralegal lies in their responsibilities and qualifications. Patent Assistants typically handle administrative tasks like filing and docketing, while Patent Paralegals often perform more in-depth legal support, including document review and research. Both roles are essential in patent law environments and require similar certifications, but Patent Paralegals usually have more advanced training and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Patent Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,945 per year, or $56.7 per hour.

Patent Assistant

Hasbro

Boston, MA

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Hasbro rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Hasbro has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and Patent Department professional with 4+ years of experience to join our Patent Department in Rhode Island! This position is a key part of the legal team supporting Hasbro's patent function including patent clearance, due diligence and patent searching to support Hasbro's patent counsel. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle a broad range of matters with professionalism and discretion. Good interpersonal and organizational skills, a proactive "can do" attitude, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment are paramount!

Effective from on January 4, 2027, this position will be onsite Tuesday - Thursday at Hasbro's new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday -Thursday at Hasbro's HQ in Pawtucket, RI or at Hasbro's temporary location in Boston, MA

What You'll Do:

Patent Related Responsibilities

  • Weekly updating and maintenance of Patent Counsel clearance spreadsheet to ensure timely completion of due diligence in advance of product tool start. Review of submitted Patent Clearances to assess sufficiency and seek completion when additional information is needed from the engineering department.
  • Develop understanding of brand products to assist Patent Counsel in preliminary clearance searching across range of patent tools and databases.
  • Attend Bi-weekly inventor relations meetings and record new features and legal updates to support due diligence.
  • Attend quarterly brand meetings and record clearance status to support due diligence.
  • Downloading weekly issued Patents and Published Patent Applications and organization by Assignee.
  • Interface with internal legal colleagues, Brand Teams, Engineering, and Outside Counsel as needed.

Administrative Functions

  • Process, and track patent expenses against budget and manage year end accruals.
  • Manage department invoice coding and tracking.
  • Patent Counsel meeting scheduling.
  • Patent Counsel bar administration tasks, (payment of memberships, continuing education reporting) travel arrangements, Bank of America purchasing card reconciliation and expense report reimbursement.


What You'll Bring:

  • Strong understanding of patent related concepts.
  • Strong familiarity with patent database management tool Anaqua including ability to search fields, upload documents, and build spreadsheets, and other tasks as needed.
  • Extensive familiarity and ability to search United States Patent and Trademark Office website, Google Patents and Espacenet sites for patents and patent documents.
  • Ability to use Claude for prior art searching to help process clearances.
  • Strong attention to detail and timelines required.
  • Proficient in Excel, Powerpoint and Word tools.
  • Excellent judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Internally motivated and ability to see and solve problems, and ask questions without prompting.
  • Ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment, with curiosity and flexibility to learn new technologies and contribute to team knowledge-sharing.
Nice to Have:
  • Associate degree or bachelor's degree from accredited college or equivalent work experience.
  • Relevant Law Firm or In-house corporate experience.
  • Experience interfacing with internal Engineering and Legal teams.

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