Patent Agent jobs in Inglewood, CA

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 2024 Salary.com)

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Patent Agent
  • Nixon Peabody LLP
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Patent Agent II assists with every aspect of patent research, patent application preparation and submission, and patent prosecution activities, leveraging a strong scientific background. This position is responsible for submitting patent applications and reviewing and responding to communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices. The Patent Agent II provides direct client support throughout the patent process and manages patent portfolios with minimal attorney oversight. This position may guide more junior patent professionals or other IP personnel and may also provide support in patent litigation matters and business transactions. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

    A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

    We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness, and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

    If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

    Location: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

    • Draft, prepare, and submit patent applications to the USPTO with limited attorney supervision.
    • Review and respond to communications from the USPTO and foreign patent offices received in pending patent applications with moderate attorney review.
    • Engage in more independent client interaction.
    • Provide guidance and training to IP support professionals on procedures and requirements.
    • Provide substantive support for patent enforcement, licensing and business transactions.
    • Provide substantive support with the preparation of patentability, validity, freedom to operate and infringement opinions with attorney review and completion.
    • Assist attorneys with more complex research and analysis, conducting literature and patent searching on internet databases.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

    Job Requirements:

    • 4-7 years of patent agent experience.
    • Passed Patent Bar Exam and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    • Advanced scientific degree (M.S., Ph.D.); or Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline with relevant experience.
    • Uses clear, concise, and accurate communication, tailored for intended audience.
    • Strategically interpret client needs and take appropriate action.
    • Advanced ability to identify and provide appropriate information to others.
    • Effectively develop relationships with clients and maintain working relationships with others.
    • Plan and prioritize workload to deliver exceptional legal service to clients.
    • May mentor junior patent agents and patent technical specialists.
    • Ability to manage deadlines, monitor prosecution docket, and comply with practice group procedures.
    • Sound scientific and technical knowledge.
    • Ability to identify and handle issues arising in a matter.
    • In-depth understanding of the requirements for patentability.
    • In-depth understanding of leading cases affecting patent law and how to apply them.
    • Familiarity with patent litigation.
    • Detailed understanding of patentability and procedures.
    • In-depth knowledge of all stages of patent lifecycle.
    • Assist attorneys in applying established procedures and case law appropriately.
    • Ability to conduct and evaluate complex patent and literature searches effectively.
    • Ability to draft complex patent applications with minimal attorney oversight.
    • Ability to draft responses to official actions with minimal attorney oversight.
    • Ability to develop and manage patent portfolios with minimal attorney oversight.
    • Ability to effectively interact with clients throughout the patent process.

    In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

    • Chicago, IL: $130,769 to $199,529
    • Washington, DC: $136,454 to $208,204
    • Boston, MA: $136,454 to $208,204
    • Los Angeles, CA: $136,454 to $208,204
    • San Francisco, CA: $142,140 to $216,879

    In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

    Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

    To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA

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Patent Agent
  • Vanguard-IP
  • Los Angeles, 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...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Patent Prosecution Associate or Patent Agent
  • Vanguard-IP
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • REQUIREMENTS The Associate/Patent Agent will be a member of the Software/Electrical Engineering Team and will need to have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or the like. Prefer...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Patent Agent (Chemistry)
  • Vanguard-IP
  • Los Angeles, 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 foll...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Engineering Patent Agent
  • Fawkes IDM
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • An international law firm is seeking an engineering patent agent to join their team. This person will work in the intellectual property group. The Patent Agent works with Patent Attorneys to secure pa...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Patent Associate, Counsel or Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)
  • Vanguard-IP
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation for offices in CA, NY, TX, DC. Per Legal Times (2023): ""A Preferred Law Firm for In-house Lawyers"One of the most successful firms with representing bot...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Technical Support Manager
  • Dahua Technology USA, Inc.
  • Irvine, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Who we are: Dahua Technology USA Inc. is a subsidiary of Dahua Technology, a global lead...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patent Agent with Aerospace/Engine Technology Background
  • Venable LLP
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Venable LLP's Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks a patent agent with a background in aerospace engineering an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patent Prosecution Associate or Patent Agent - Electrical Engineering/Software/Computer Science
  • Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
  • Irvine, CA
  • Description & Requirements Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a highly qualified patent prosecution associate or paten...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Practice Assistant - Patent Prosecution
  • Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Description & Requirements Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Legal Prac...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Support Manager
  • Dahua Technology USA
  • Irvine, CA
  • Who we are: Dahua Technology USA Inc. is a subsidiary of Dahua Technology, a global leader of video security equipment m...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 109,673. It was incorporated on February 14, 1908. The city is in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park is currently under construction in the city and, when completed around 2020, will be the new home of both the National Football League's Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. The city is also close to Los Angeles International Airport....
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