Patent Agent or Associate, Intellectual Property (Hybrid)

Job overview

The Patent Agent or Associate, Intellectual Property role is hybrid in Salt Lake City, UT. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive compensation package. The role joins an AmLaw 100 firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role prepares and prosecutes patent applications, manages complex patent dockets, and collaborates with inter-office teams on litigation support and strategic portfolio guidance. Clear communication with clients and colleagues helps advance high-profile intellectual property matters across diverse technologies.

What you'll do

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications across diverse technologies
• collaborate with inter-office teams on litigation support and IP portfolio guidance
• manage complex patent dockets
• communicate with clients and internal teams about tasks, deadlines, and strategy
• contribute to intellectual property projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patent agent

patent associate

intellectual property

patent prosecution

patent applications

patent docket management

litigation support

hybrid

salt lake city ut

direct counsel

full-time

health insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• vacation and sick time
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Hybrid role with health, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.