Become A Patent Agent

There are several categories of applicants. No matter which category you rely on, you must furnish copies of your official and original transcripts to the USPTO

Category A:

By earning a bachelors degree in one of the fields listed below;

Biology
Biochemistry
Botany
Computer Science
Electronics Technology
Food Technology
General Chemistry
Marine Technology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Organic Chemistry
Pharmacology
Physics
Textile Technology
Aeronautical Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrochemical Engineering
Engineering Physics
General Engineering
Geological Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering


If you have a computer science degree accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB), or by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), on or before the date the degree was awarded. Computer science degrees that are accredited may be found on the Internet (http://www.abet.org).

Category B

Applicants who have a bachelor's degree in something other than the list above can still qualify to take the exam by demonstrating that they have scientific or technical training that is equivalent to that received at an accredited American college or university for a bachelors degree in one of the fields listed above. If you qualify under Category B, you must furnish both original transcripts as well as copies of the course descriptions. There are four ways to qualify as a Category B applicant

1) 24 Semester hours of physics for physics majors.

2)

32 semester hours in a combination consisting of the following:

8 semester hours of chemistry or 8 semester hours of physics, and

24 semester hours in biology, botany, microbiology, or molecular biology.

The 8 semester hours in chemistry or 8 semester hours of physics must be obtained in two sequential courses, each course including a lab. Only courses for science or engineering majors will be accepted.

3) 30 semester hours of chemistry for chemistry majors.

4) 40 semester hours in a combination consisting of the following: 8 semester hours of chemistry or 8 semester hours of physics, and 32 semester hours of chemistry, physics, biology, botany, microbiology, molecular biology, or engineering. (For Computer Science, see other acceptable course work.) The 8 semester hours of chemistry or 8 semester hours of physics must be obtained in two sequential courses, each course including a lab. Only courses for science or engineering majors will be accepted.

Category C

Practical Engineering or Scientific Experience. An applicant relying on practical engineering or scientific experience or who does not qualify under Category A or B above may establish the required technical training by demonstrating that he or she has taken and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) test. The FE test is a test of engineering fundamentals. The FE test is developed and administered by a State Board of Engineering Examiners in each State or comparable jurisdiction. Neither the USPTO nor any other U.S. Government agency administers the test. Applicants desiring to take the FE test should direct inquiries to the Secretaries of the appropriate State Boards. Official results of the FE test must be submitted to establish qualification under this category. Applicants attempting to qualify under Category C must submit an official original transcript showing the award of a Bachelors degree.

Patent Agent / Patent Attorney

About the Job
A career at NSIP Law is an opportunity to work as part of a teamof professionals with the utmost commitment to excellence. Our associates come from varied backgrounds and our practice covers a wide range of technologies.Our team approach ensures that each associate has a strong supporting cast froma dedicated mentor to skilled staff members. Our culture is one of accessibility and flexibility to encourage and promote excellence in ourperformance.

Our firm is currently seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent preferably with 3 years of patent prosecution experience. A technical degree is required as is registration to practice before the USPTO. Strong electrical/computer/software engineering background is a plus. Candidate should be familiar with all processes and stages of Patent Prosecution and best practices standards for the USPTO. Compensation including benefits will be determined based on each candidate’s experience and performance. Experience as a USPTO examiner will be counted as part of year of experience.

Candidates having the following qualifications are also welcomed: the ability to speak/read/write Japanese; experience as in-house counsel or member of an in-house intellectual property management team for a Japanese technology firm/company filing patents in the U.S.; and/or employment with a Japanese law firm as a Patent Attorney/Agent. We are willing to help in the visa process should we find the right candidate.

APPLY HERE

IP Patent Agent, Washington DC

IP Patent Agent
About the Job
Great opportunity! Top law firm in DC is looking for a licensed IP Patent Agent. You must have 2-3 years experience with both writing and prosecuting patent applications, an Electrical Engineering background, as well as experience with a broad range of technologies such as telecommunications and software systems. You need excellent analytical skills, writing skills, and academic records. USPTO admission required.

Apply on-line, send a Word version of your resume to us at legal@r-wgroup.com , or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com, "Candidate Services" page.

Patent Agent, Melville, NY

Do you want to become part of the Leviton Legacy?

Join the 10,000 employees around the world who contribute to the incredible success and technological growth that makes Leviton the largest privately held manufacturer of wiring devices in North America. Growing strong since 1906!

Patent Agent


The individual is responsible for the execution of all aspects of the company’s patent procurement activities. The individual will review invention disclosure submissions, scheduled department review of same to determine filing strategy, communicate company strategy to patent counsel and manage patent counsel performance. The individual will also be responsible for managing all patent prosecution outside of the U.S. by working directly with foreign patent counsel. The individual will also support corporate IP counsel in any IP clearance and enforcement matters.

Major Functions:

Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications
Assist IP Attorneys with handling various in-house patent prosecution matters
Assist IP Attorneys and inventors with capturing, documenting and reviewing novel ideas and inventions
Effectively communicate and interact with inventors
Manage out side patent counsel in US and abroad
Provide support of international filing/prosecution efforts
Active, pull-through collaboration with engineers in patent creation
Routinely works with reviewers of invention disclosures to set priorities for specific disclosures. May suggest priority based on fit with business strategy
Routinely meets with inventors and attorneys during initial patent drafting meetings for at least high priority applications. May suggest approaches to broaden patent coverage
Conducts prior art searches as requested. Can conduct patentability searches and landscape searches independently
Can make detailed suggestions to inventors about areas to strengthen their invention disclosure

Skills & Abilities:

Must have strong communication skills, including mastery of the English language
Ability to contribute as a team member and work independently
Must be organized and resourceful

Education & Experience:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
Patent Agent registered before the USPTO
Applicable knowledge of patent law, including 3+ years with preparing, filing, and/or prosecuting of patent applications
Experience with all common Microsoft Office software

APPLY HERE

Division/Department : Melville, NY - Corporate
Offer Relocation : No
Leviton is an AA/EEO employer.

Patent Agent, Chicago, Illinois

Loop firm is seeking a Patent Agent for its IP group. Qualified candidates should have be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and an Electrical Engineering background. Apply Here

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Hudson Legal connects great people to great opportunities. With our comprehensive portfolio of services for private practice, corporate and non-profit entities, we place accomplished attorneys as well as paralegals and legal support professionals into contract and direct hire positions. We are the premier provider of legal talent and discovery solutions nationwide offering discovery consulting, document review, project management, foreign language legal services, project space, legal staffing and recruitment. As the largest legal recruiting firm in the U.S., we provide significant insight into the market for legal employment.

Discover more. Discover Hudson at: http://us.hudson.com/legal

Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in the E-Verify program as allowed under federal and state law and in accordance with our executed Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Homeland Security.

Patent Agent, Chicago, Illinois

Patent Agent
About the Job
Vedder Price, a national law firm with 260 lawyers in 3 offices, has an immediate need for a Patent Agent in our Intellectual Property group. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Electrical Engineering and will be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior law firm experience a plus.

In return, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a collegial business casual environment. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, resume and transcript to bkim@vedderprice.com . To learn more about us, please visit us at www.vedderprice.com .

Patent Agent, New York

Patent Agent
About the Job
ABOUT WINSTON: Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 1000 attorneys among fourteen offices in Beijing, Charlotte, Chicago, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, New York, Newark, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Washington, D.C.

Our firm serves the needs of enterprises of all types and sizes, in both the private and the public sector. The exceptional depth and geographic reach of our resources enable Winston & Strawn to manage virtually every type of business-related legal issue.

Winston & Strawn has built its reputation on the quality and character of its lawyers, past and present, many of whom are recognized leaders in the American legal community. Our history of more than 150 years is a chronicle of individuals and events that have helped shape the firm and create the strong foundation on which we continue to build.

We remain committed to the traditions of client service, professional development, and community involvement instilled by our leaders of the past, while embracing the innovations driving the legal profession in the 21st century.

Winston & Strawn’s New York office, located in the MetLife building in the heart of midtown Manhattan, is the firm’s second largest office with 160 attorneys. The office was created as a result of the firm's 1989 merger with Cole & Dietz and expanded again in 2000 when it merged with the New York office of Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan. New York attorneys have a prominent practice representing public and private companies, financial institutions, and state and local government entities in connection with transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters.

Winston & Strawn offers its employees a challenging work environment, emphasizes training and responsibility, and provides competitive compensation and progressive workplace policies. Because the firm believes that teamwork is an essential component in providing high quality legal services, we value the talents and skills of our entire staff. Staff contributions are recognized throughout the year with various staff appreciation programs. We are an EEO/AA employer and we value diversity in our workplace.
To learn more about us, visit www.winston.com

JOB DUTIES:

Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Provide assistance with intellectual property matters, with particular emphasis in preparing and prosecuting applications and patent portfolio management. Conduct scientific and technical evaluations, due diligence and validity and infringement analyses.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be specifically listed on resume in order to be considered for this position.
Bachelor’s Degree of a scientific or engineering discipline involving mechanical engineering.
Entry level or one plus years of patent agent experience required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A PhD or Masters Degree a plus. Ability to identify and analyze issues and problems and to recommend and implement solutions. Strong PC skills, including knowledge of legal research with particular emphasis in patent related materials. Ability to pay close attention to details. Strong interpersonal skills. Reliability, flexibility, and team oriented; professional demeanor required. Clearance of Firm standard background checks required.

If you are interested in this position, please click APPLY NOW!