Patent Agent jobs in the United States

Patent Agent negotiates and drafts patent agreements; prepares documents for filing and processing. May work with both legal and product development teams to ensure proper filings. Being a Patent Agent must be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Patent Agent typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Patent Agent typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)

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Patent Attorney or Patent Agent
  • Vanguard-IP
  • San Mateo, CA FULL_TIME
  • REQUIREMENTS

    Qualified candidates should have an undergraduate degree in biomedical, mechanical, or electrical engineering. Advanced degrees are preferred. Registration to practice before the USPTO required.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The primary responsibilities for this position include preparing and filing patent applications, engaging with clients, and overseeing prosecution of foreign patent applications on behalf of early-stage medical device, medical diagnostic and biotech companies.

    SUMMARY

    Vanguard-IP specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

    Our focus provides us with a deeper knowledge of our clients’ needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships also gives us a competitive edge.

    Our recruiters all have 10 years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high level contacts to get your questions answered.

    We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

    CONFIDENTIALITY

    At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. We will always contact you to obtain explicit prior authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

    **Should you have an interest in a similar position in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.**

  • 18 Days Ago

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Patent Scientist / Patent Agent
  • Kilpatrick Townsend
  • Winston, NC OTHER
  • Kilpatrick's Patent Prosecution team seeks a Patent Scientist or Patent Agent with a degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Backgrounds in Medical Sciences, Bioengineering, or Bioinformatic...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Patent Associate or Patent Agent
  • Vanguard-IP
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • REQUIREMENTS For applicants desiring the patent attorney role, admission to the California bar and USPTO is required, and for applicants desiring the patent agent role, admission to practice before th...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Patent Agent
  • Vanguard-IP
  • San Diego, CA FULL_TIME
  • REQUIREMENTS• Preferably an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry. • Law firm or in-house patent prosecution experience. • USPTO admission required. • Demonstrated knowledge in the fo...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Patent Agent
  • BCG Attorney Search
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Practice Area: Patent Agents - Biotechnology,Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Job Type: Attorney,Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 1 Years, Job Overview: A law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is seeki...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Patent Agent
  • Vanguard-IP
  • Valley, CA FULL_TIME
  • REQUIREMENTS Admission to practice before the USPTO required. Qualified candidates will have at least a Master’s degree and preferably a PhD in Organic Chemistry. RESPONSIBILITIES The individual will ...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense (Hybrid/Remote)
  • Jobot
  • Washington, DC
  • Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details Immediate h...
  • 1/13/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Secretary
  • Consilio LLC
  • Leesburg, VA
  • The Direct Hire division of Consilio is seeking a Legal Secretary on behalf of a law firm in Leesburg, VA. The ideal can...
  • 1/13/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • WAVSYS
  • Herndon, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Technology Requirements (I.E Programs, systems, etc) Microsoft Suite; OneNote; Planner; ...
  • 1/13/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Technology Patent Agent
  • The Ford Agency
  • Washington, DC
  • The Ford Agency is seeking a Tech focused Patent Agent for a DC-based law firm. This person will prepare patent applicat...
  • 1/11/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Technology Patent Agent
  • The Ford Agency
  • Washington, DC
  • The Ford Agency is seeking a Tech focused Patent Agent for a DC-based law firm. This person will prepare patent applicat...
  • 1/11/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Patent Agent
  • Blue Signal Search
  • Washington, DC
  • Patent Agent We are seeking a skilled and motivated Patent Agent to join our client, a prestigious law firm, to support ...
  • 1/10/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Patent Agent
  • Blue Signal Search
  • Washington, DC
  • Patent Agent We are seeking a skilled and motivated Patent Agent to join our client, a prestigious law firm, to support ...
  • 1/10/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Assistant
  • Progression Incorporated
  • Leesburg, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Legal Assistant Leesburg, VA MUST: Legal Assistant 1 to 2 years of experience as a legal...
  • 1/10/2025 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Patent Agent jobs
$94,368 to $132,213