Patent Agent jobs in Altoona, PA

Patent Agent negotiates and drafts patent agreements; prepares documents for filing and processing. May work with both legal and product development teams to ensure proper filings. Being a Patent Agent must be registered to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Patent Agent typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Patent Agent typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Patent Agent
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • University Park, PA FULL_TIME
  • Patent Agent

    The Office of Technology Management within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Patent Agent. This position will reside in State College, PA, adjacent to the University Park Campus and will report to the Associate Director of the Office of Technology Management, which is responsible for the management of intellectual property developed at Penn State.

    Role: This position will be responsible for preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"). This position will contribute to important strategic patent procurement decisions, and the Patent Agent will understand the business context of their efforts. The Patent Agent will work closely with Technology Licensing Officers to protect inventions in a manner that is consistent with his/her technical merit.

    A hybrid work opportunity may be available for this position.

    Responsibilities: Following are the key responsibilities of this position:
    • Perform patent searching.
    • Investigate inventorship issues.
    • Review invention disclosures for patentability, novelty, and non-obviousness.
    • Evaluate qualification and applicability of prior art.
    • Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty and inventiveness.
    • Draft new patent applications; act as a primary reviewer for filings; manage the processing of e-File filings.
    • Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications and coordinate with foreign associates as needed to convert U.S. applications into foreign applications.
    • Prepare replies to U.S. patent office actions.
    • Identify alternative prosecution scenarios and claim strategies to develop patent portfolios.
    • Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners.
    • Prepare reexamination petitions, reissue applications, and IPR petitions.
    • Prepare substantive client correspondence.
    • Meet with faculty, staff, and students to discuss inventions.
    • Ascertain whether the inventions are likely to lead to commercially meaningful patent claims.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Education and Experience:
    • Master's Degree or higher in a technical or business discipline and 5 years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience), drafting patent applications and patent prosecution or experience examining patent applications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred.
    • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    • Excellent writing and research abilities are a must, as well as proficiency in written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills.

    Application: To be considered for the position, candidates must apply online and upload application materials consisting of a resume and cover letter. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

    The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

    Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

    Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Patent-Agent_REQ_0000048337-1

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    Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Office Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Lisa Mancinelli - State Farm Agent
  • Hollidaysburg, PA FULL_TIME
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Office Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • David Wrona - State Farm Agent
  • Mill, PA FULL_TIME
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Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Wyatt Pusey - State Farm Agent
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME
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Account Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Wyatt Pusey - State Farm Agent
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME
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Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member
  • Lisa Mancinelli - State Farm Agent
  • Hollidaysburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the ...
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Optometrist
  • National Vision
  • Altoona, PA
  • Company Description At our practice, we believe that the optometrist is the hero of primary eye care, enabling and safeg...
  • 4/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Technician Trainee
  • Giant Eagle
  • Altoona, PA
  • Job Summary As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, you’ll be a key part of our collaborative team. You’ll bring your skills a...
  • 4/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Event Marketer
  • Leaf Home
  • Altoona, PA
  • Meet Leaf Home, the leading provider of technology-driven home solutions that is on a mission to make homeownership easy...
  • 4/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Attorney, New Pig Corporation (Tipton, PA)
  • New Pig Corporation
  • Tipton, PA
  • Description Position at New Pig Corporation Business Attorney, New Pig Corporation We're currently looking for a reliabl...
  • 4/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician / Family Practice / Pennsylvania / Locum or Permanent / Family Medicine (FM) Locum Tenens Job
  • Cross Country Locums
  • Martinsburg, PA
  • Work Dates Needed: April 1 - June - Monday Coverage Preferred Schedule: 8a - 4:30p w/30 min unpaid lunch - Only Mondays!...
  • 4/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Remote Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Headway
  • Johnstown, PA
  • Remote Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Wage: Between $86-$120 an hour Are you a Licensed Professional Counselor lo...
  • 4/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Strengthening Families Facilitator
  • Penn State University
  • University Park, PA
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to W...
  • 4/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Attorney
  • Law Office in Altoona, PA
  • Altoona, PA
  • Job Description Job Description ATTORNEY NEEDED FOR BUSY LAW FIRM We are a small, well established law practice in Blair...
  • 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the eleventh most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of whom live within a 5-mile (8.0 km) radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S. Census ZIP Code population data. This includes the adjacent boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, adjacent township...
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Income Estimation for Patent Agent jobs
$85,243 to $119,418
Altoona, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Please see this PDF from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a full list of eligible fields.
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Patent Agent in New Suffolk, NY
Your idea will still be protected and you can also save time and money getting it to market while you pursue a patent in the long term.
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