Patent Agent

Arclin

Patent Agent at Arclin supporting IP initiatives and managing patent portfolio with engineers and scientists. Collaborating for patent applications and ensuring compliance with USPTO procedures.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead IP generation sessions with engineers and scientists of the company to draft patent applications and other IP documents and IP processing.
Conduct prior art, patentability and freedom to operate searches to counsel R&D and business colleagues.
Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications across various jurisdictions in collaboration with external law firms.
Respond to office actions and all other correspondence related to patents.
Maintain patent dockets and handle internal reporting.
Coordinate trademark matters with outside counsel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in chemistry, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications with success at the USPTO.
Must have detailed knowledge of USPTO procedures.
Communication skills to act as a facilitator in IP brainstorming session and patent application drafting.
Technical writing skills – ability to draft clear, concise technical documents including invention summaries.
Proven ability to perform complex IP analyses including product clearances, technology landscapes and prior art searches.
Familiarity with patent searching databases and AI search tools desired.
Analytical and organization skills – strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Train scientists/engineers and business personnel on intellectual property matters.
Actively prioritize work responding to deadlines and changing critical needs.
Registered US Patent Agent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patent ProsecutionPrior Art SearchesFreedom to Operate SearchesIP Document DraftingPatent Docket ManagementTrademark CoordinationTechnical Document DraftingIP AnalysisProduct ClearanceTechnology Landscape Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications

Registered US Patent Agent