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Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate (Engineering)

System Soft Technologies

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$170,000–$186,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Biology, Compensation Management, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Customer Support/Service, Due Diligence, Entrepreneurship, IP (Internet Protocol), Intellectual Property (IP), Intellectual Property Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Legal, License Agreements, Litigation, Organizational Skills, Patent Analysis, Patent Applications, Patent Procurement, Patents, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Securities, Surveillance, Team Player
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
Today
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Job Title: Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate (Engineering)

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Search Fee: Fixed Fee - $4,500
Compensation
  • Patent Agent: $170,000 - $186,000
  • Associate: $225,000 - $235,000
Position Overview

Client is seeking a Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate with a strong engineering background to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice. For more than 40 years, the firm has advised life sciences and technology companies, investors, and leading academic institutions on building, managing, and enforcing sophisticated global patent portfolios.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex patent matters in a collaborative, partner-led environment focused on delivering practical, business-oriented IP solutions that support commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
  • Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications, including:
    • Preparing responses to Office Actions
    • Conducting examiner interviews
    • Handling appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)
  • Coordinate and direct international patent prosecution efforts.
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches and analyses.
  • Perform IP landscape analyses and competitive patent surveillance.
  • Support IP due diligence related to asset purchases, financings, and securities offerings.
  • Prepare invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
  • Advise clients on patent prosecution and portfolio strategy.
  • Monitor competitor patent filings and submit observations to the U.S. Patent Office.
  • Assist with post-grant proceedings (e.g., IPR, PGR) and related district court matters.
  • Support drafting and review of IP-related agreements, including:
    • Licensing agreements
    • Research collaborations
    • Research services agreements
Qualifications
  • 2-5 years of experience as a patent agent or patent associate.
  • Prior law firm experience and USPTO registration required.
  • Advanced degree in engineering (Ph.D. preferred; Master's degree considered with substantial industry experience).
  • Strong technical background and ability to work across complex engineering technologies.
  • Excellent academic record.
  • Superior written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service with a creative and entrepreneurial approach to IP.
  • Experience in litigation and/or post-grant proceedings is a plus.
Work Schedule & Environment
  • Hybrid work model with a requirement of at least four days per week in the Boston office.
  • Schedule subject to change based on firm, department, and client needs.
Work Authorization
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Market-based compensation aligned with role and experience.
  • Bonus compensation and a generous benefits package.
  • Final compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including:
    • Qualifications and prior experience
    • Class placement
    • External market benchmarks
    • Internal equity considerations

About the Company

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System Soft Technologies

System Soft Technologies solves the problem of our client’s limited IT resources by acting as an extension of their IT team. We design, develop, deliver, and support Enterprise-wide IT solutions for our customers.  We invest heavily in innovative technologies and methods as well as in our team of IT professionals.

With over 20 years of experience building long-term client relationships, System Soft Technologies continues to grow in both reputation and success.   Our core values include anticipating customer needs and exceeding their expectations.

Although we have over 800 IT associates covering a full spectrum of expertise, we are constantly seeking to add more top IT professionals to our team.  If you seek to join a stable, successful firm that can offer you challenging work, competitive pay and lots of benefits then please apply now for immediate consideration.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.sstech.us/

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