Patent Agent / Technology Specialist

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search

New York, NY

$160,000 to $180,000 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our client’s Intellectual Property Department has an opening for a Patent Agent or Technology Specialist with a background in mechanical, biomedical, aerospace engineering, or related fields and at least three years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate may be located in any of their US offices – New York, Boston, DC, or Denver.

We seek applicants with strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The position will involve representation of a variety of technology companies, ranging from startups to the Fortune 500, in patent prosecution matters.

At least an M.S. or M.Eng. in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience, is preferred.
A successful candidate who is not a registered patent agent will be expected to take and to pass the USPTO registration exam within one year of being hired. Candidates are encouraged to review the USPTO eligibility criteria prior to applying.

Compensation range is $160,000 to $180,000 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.