Patent Agent

Job description

Job Description: Position(s) is available at the IBM Patent Center, located in Buffalo, NY

The Patent Agent position provides the opportunity to perform patent procurement work on a wide variety of IBM inventions, while interacting with IBM professionals (domestic and foreign) in nearly every business unit of the company. As part of the IBM Patent Center, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and exciting work environment, with opportunities to develop and share best practices throughout the Patent Center.

Responsibilities :
·  You will work in the innovative and collaborative IBM Patent Center, which prepares and prosecutes patent applications within a broad range of technologies, including, for example, technologies pertaining to cloud, cognitive computing, analytics, mobile, social, and security.
·  Writing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in the USPTO. In addition, the Patent Agent may assist in developing the best practices for doing such patent procurement work in a high-volume, high-quality mode, and may assist and mentor others in the Patent Center.
·  Work with IBM Patent Attorneys, Agents, Engineers, and Administrative Professionals both inside and outside of the Patent Center. The Patent Agent will also work closely with IBM inventors. You should have strong organization, writing, and communication skills to both write and prosecute patent applications with high quality and efficiency. You should also be timely, dependable, and willing to learn.

Auto req ID

239513BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Patent Agent
State / Province

NEW YORK
Primary job category

Legal
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

CHQ/OTH
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

BUFFALO
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

You should have a scientific or engineering degree (or equivalent scientific or technical training) and be:
(1) registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or
(2) eligible to sit for the USPTO exam and actively seeking USPTO registration.
If not currently registered, completion of USPTO registration within nine months of employment start date is required.

Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

At least 2 years of experience as a USPTO - registered Patent Agent preparing and prosecuting US patent applications.

Secondary Job Category

Intellectual Property Legal
Eligibility Requirements

N/A
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
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