What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Prosecution - Patent Agent position at GAATCO?
Patent Agent – Intellectual Property (Patent Prosecution)Location: Boston, MA or Washington, DC (Hybrid – approx. 60% in-office)Practice Area: Intellectual Property – Patent ProsecutionAbout the RoleOur Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution team transforms clients’ most significant innovations into strong, strategic patent portfolios. We work with cutting-edge technologies and provide end-to-end patent prosecution support, including application drafting, office action responses, examiner interviews, and freedom-to-operate studies.We are seeking a Patent Agent with a background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. In this role, you will collaborate closely with attorneys, fellow agents, technical advisors, and clients to understand emerging technologies and develop strategies to protect them.Key Responsibilities• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications• Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent applications across mechanical, electrical, computer science, and related disciplines• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and clearance studies• Analyze prior art and compare inventions against existing technologies• Prepare detailed responses to USPTO and global patent office rejections• Identify essential features of inventions and prepare comprehensive specifications and claims• Present findings, reasoning, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies and provide feedback on patent filings• Work directly with clients developing innovative technologies and help shape their IP portfoliosQualifications• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex scientific and technical information• Ability to clearly present scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in a team-oriented environmentWork EnvironmentCollaboration is central to success in this role. The firm requires team members to work from the office approximately 60% of the time, consistent with our hybrid work guidelines.Powered by JazzHRDZRgsVmdgw