Patent Agent in Orange, CA

Patent Agent job description

Patent agents help clients secure patents for scientific inventions from the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). While patent agents don’t have to be attorneys, they must pass the patent bar examination given by the USPTO. They are also generally expected to have a bachelor’s degree in the area in which they specialize.

Typical patent agent duties:

Study of client inventions and their potential for being patented

Research, preparation and filing of documents with the USPTO

Negotiation and drafting of patent agreements

Handling of communications between the USPTO and client

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Drafting patent agreements

Filing documents

Negotiation

Patent law

Records management

Research

Salary for Patent Agent in Orange, CA

135405 - 189095

Low

135405

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

159300

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

189095

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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