Patent Agent

The mission of the legal office of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is to further the Laboratory’s strategic goals by protecting and preserving the Laboratory’s legal, ethical, and financial integrity and reputation.The objective is to provide world-class legal services to support the world-class science being performed at BNL. This is accomplished by providing strategic legal advice and counsel and seeking to ensure that all members of the Laboratory staff conduct their activities in accordance with applicable law and standards consistent with the goals, vision, and values of the Laboratory.Brookhaven National Laboratory’s (BNL’s) Intellectual Property Legal Group within the Office of General Counsel, is seeking a Patent Agent for a full-time, permanent position. The position of Patent Agent will be responsible for managing an active patent docket for BNL inventions related to diverse scientific disciplines, including for example, nanomaterials, microelectronics, bioengineering, high energy physics, and electrocatalysts.Position Description:The Patent Agent will be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO.) They will be capable of handling patent matters, including for example, determining patentability of reported inventions and coordinating the patent preparation and prosecution of patent applications filed with the USPTO to obtain the broadest possible patent protection for the technology transfer of inventions arising out of research conducted at BNL.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Processing incoming records of inventions and other disclosure forms (“disclosures”) of inventions or other intellectual property.Developing and overseeing the implementation of intellectual property protection processes.Preparing, filing, prosecuting patent applications, maintaining patents, as well as handling supporting documents and forms in coordination with outside counsel.as needed before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and in support of foreign counterparts.Collaborating with others, applying sound judgment, taking initiative, and possessing a willingness to work with a team environment, to learn systems and processes.Operating within legal, regulatory and contractual frameworks and ensuring compliance with DOE prime contract, regulations, orders or instructions for protecting laboratory inventions.Other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific discipline (or equivalent foreign degree).Current registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a Patent Agent.Minimum 6 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.Experience managing multiple matters in a collaborative, research-driven environment.Strong knowledge of patent laws, USPTO procedures, and technology transfer processes.Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance.Demonstrated knowledge of and familiarity with patent ...