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Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate (Engineering)

Boston, MA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $170,000.00 - 186,000.00 per year

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Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions
Life Sciences
Management
Surveillance
Due Diligence
Securities
Technical Drafting
Licensing
Research
Patents
Law
Collaboration
Communication
Analytical Skill
Customer Service
Intellectual Property
IP
Litigation
Employment Authorization

Summary

vendor fee fixed $4500/-
180 days min guarantee

Job Title: Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate (Engineering)

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Search Fee: Fixed Fee - $4,500
Compensation

Patent Agent: $170,000 - $186,000
Associate: $225,000 - $235,000

Position Overview

Client is seeking a Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate with a strong engineering background to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice. For more than 40 years, the firm has advised life sciences and technology companies, investors, and leading academic institutions on building, managing, and enforcing sophisticated global patent portfolios.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex patent matters in a collaborative, partner-led environment focused on delivering practical, business-oriented IP solutions that support commercial success.
Key Responsibilities

Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications, including:
- Preparing responses to Office Actions
- Conducting examiner interviews
- Handling appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)
Coordinate and direct international patent prosecution efforts.
Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches and analyses.
Perform IP landscape analyses and competitive patent surveillance.
Support IP due diligence related to asset purchases, financings, and securities offerings.
Prepare invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
Advise clients on patent prosecution and portfolio strategy.
Monitor competitor patent filings and submit observations to the U.S. Patent Office.
Assist with post-grant proceedings (e.g., IPR, PGR) and related district court matters.
Support drafting and review of IP-related agreements, including:
- Licensing agreements
- Research collaborations
- Research services agreements

Qualifications

2-5 years of experience as a patent agent or patent associate.
Prior law firm experience and USPTO registration required.
Advanced degree in engineering (Ph.D. preferred; Master's degree considered with substantial industry experience).
Strong technical background and ability to work across complex engineering technologies.
Excellent academic record.
Superior written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service with a creative and entrepreneurial approach to IP.
Experience in litigation and/or post-grant proceedings is a plus.

Work Schedule & Environment

Hybrid work model with a requirement of at least four days per week in the Boston office.
Schedule subject to change based on firm, department, and client needs.

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Market-based compensation aligned with role and experience.
Bonus compensation and a generous benefits package.
Final compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including:
- Qualifications and prior experience
- Class placement
- External market benchmarks
- Internal equity considerations

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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Posted 6 hours ago

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