Patent Agent Salary in the United States

Patent Agent Salary

How much does a Patent Agent make in the United States? The average Patent Agent salary in the United States is $96,549 as of April 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $83,191 and $116,583. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits How To Become
25% $83,191 10% $71,028 90% $134,822 75% $116,583 $96,549 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Patent Agent

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 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Patent Agent Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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116583
96549

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84999
119089
96549
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Skills associated with Patent Agent: Intellectual Property Management Software, Licensing Management, Patent Preparation and Filing, Negotiation ...More

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