Patent Agent

Position Title: Patent Agent – Intellectual Property (Patent Prosecution) Location: Boston, MA; Washington, D.C. Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent) Work Policy: Onsite (approx. 60% in-office) Start Timeline: ASAP Compensation

• $120,000 – $220,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including: – Health, dental, and vision insurance – Retirement benefits – Paid vacation and sick leave – Parental leave – Basic life insurance – Flexible Spending Accounts – Discretionary performance-based bonuses Role Summary The Patent Agent will support an Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution team focused on developing and protecting innovative technologies. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting prior art analyses, performing freedom-to-operate studies, and collaborating with inventors and technical teams to build strong IP portfolios. Positions are available in both Boston and Washington, D.C. Core Responsibilities
• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Conduct searches of scientific literature, patents, and patent applications
• Analyze inventions and compare them with prior art to identify key differentiators
• Evaluate scientific data and provide technical insight
• Draft responses to USPTO and international office actions
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and clearance studies
• Prepare clear and concise explanations of scientific and patent concepts
• Collaborate with inventors, scientists, engineers, and attorneys
• Support global IP strategy and portfolio development
• Participate in team-based review processes and provide constructive feedback
• Work onsite approximately 60% of the time Must-Have Qualifications
• Cover Letter Required
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical skills and scientific reasoning
• High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to collaborate well in team environments Preferred Qualifications
• Experience drafting or prosecuting patent applications
• Exposure to freedom-to-operate studies or patentability analysis
• Experience working with inventors or R&D teams
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Submission Requirements A Cover Letter and Right to Represent Form must be completed as part of the application process.