Patent Agent (Part-Time) - Intellectual Property - Dallas

We’re looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time Patent Agent to join our legal team and support our growing patent portfolios. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and experience in patent prosecution who enjoys working closely with inventors, engineers, and legal professionals to protect innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, including respond to office actions and manage communications with the USPTO and foreign patent offices
• Draft high-quality patent applications, including detailed written descriptions and figures, to protect innovative technologies
• Conduct and analyze comprehensive patent searches to identify prior art and assess the patentability of inventions
• Stay up to date on developments in U.S patent law and relevant technologies
• Audit and manage patent portfolios to ensure patent applications comply with the patent prosecution process, rules and regulations
• Maintain and manage patent docketing systems and deadlines
• Assist with IP due diligence, portfolio audits, and competitive landscape reviews
• Coordinate with in-house counsel on global patent strategy and filings
• Collaborate with inventors and R&D teams to identify and evaluate patentable inventions
• Support IP strategy development and contribute to invention harvesting sessions

Qualifications

• Registration to practice before the USPTO required
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a technical field (e.g., engineering, computer science, chemistry, biology)
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in patent prosecution, preferably in a law firm or corporate setting
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international patent laws and procedures
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with patent docketing software
• Experience preparing and prosecuting patents in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, and/or life sciences preferred