Edell, Shapiro, & Finnan LLC, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Agent to work in Gaithersburg, MD.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Draft patent applications for U.S.-based and some non-U.S.-based companies. Meet with inventors, discuss the technology, and draft patent applications. Understand a wide range of technologies, or be able to quickly get up to speed on technologies.
- Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting examiner interviews, filing responses, appeals, etc.
- Instruct non-U.S.-based law firms in the prosecution of patent applications in various countries outside the U.S.
- Conduct patentability, infringement/clearance and validity studies, and related client counseling and opinion rendering.
- Participate in IPR proceedings at USPTO.
- Communicate with outside counsel in connection with all activities mentioned above.
- EE candidate will work in a wide range of technologies including wired and wireless networks and devices, wireless communication protocol technologies, media communication systems, network security, optical networks and devices, as well as medical electronic devices, and database systems.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, writing sample, and transcripts to Rebecca Reyes, Executive Director at careers@esfip.com.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD