Aurora Patents

Role Description Aurora Patents is looking for a Software and Medical Device Patent Agent to help with patent portfolio management, application drafting, prosecution, and strategy. What you'll do: - Assist in a wide array of disciplines, including: - Patent portfolio management. - Working closely with each client's business, legal, technical, and management teams to assist with the client's patent strategy and portfolio development efforts, including: - Identifying and capturing inventive technologies. - Drafting patent applications. - Guiding and executing patent prosecution. - Docket management. - IDS management. - Elective growth initiatives, including: - Active participation in networking. - Business development. - Speaking engagements (virtual or in-person as comfort allows). - Podcast participation. - Content development. Qualifications - Scientist or Engineer. - Registered USPTO Patent Agent with an industry or academic background in medical devices and software. - Some experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related technical disciplines. - Quality-focused, highly efficient practitioner. - 4+ years as a patent agent who is technically skilled and comfortable drafting and reviewing utility and design patent applications. - Insatiable tech geek. - Ability to review and analyze technically complex documents, including scientific papers, patents, and technical specifications. - Hyper-organized, crisp communicator. - Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills. - Intuitive collaborator. - Team player with proven ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of engineers, inventors, and business and strategy teams. - Hungry for autonomy. - Can self-direct, manage, and motivate. - OCD about detail. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Requirements - This is a fully remote, full-time or part-time role (your choice) with a flexible work week. - The position is salaried for a guaranteed 30 hours per week (part-time) or 40 hours per week (full-time) and payable at an equivalent hourly rate for any hours above. - Part-time salary range: $60,000-$107,000. - Full-time salary range: $80,000-$143,000. - We're looking for someone who will be a dedicated, W-2 employee. Benefits - 401k with match. - Paid time off. - Growth-based profit sharing. - Please note, we do not offer employer-provided health insurance at this time. Your Application Please include each of the following with your submission: - A resume that includes your USPTO agent registration number. - A cover letter that includes references to or attaches: - 1) An office action response that resulted in an issued patent. - 2) Any published application or patent numbers for which you drafted. Location Note Some job boards require us to specify a city, but we're fully distributed (and always will be!), so you can work from any reasonably well-Internet-connected location in the U.S.

• Prepare necessary filing documents for timely filing of U.S. and foreign patent applications and prosecution documents • Work closely with patent practitioners to create meaningful portfolio insights for our clients • Help us continue our growth trajectory by delivering the highest quality service possible • Assist with additional administrative tasks like preparing client contracts, scheduling meetings, preparing quotes, and booking travel • Ensure that team members and clients are aware of and on top of all relevant deadlines • Manage information flow between email and our various software systems and our team members and clients • Develop and maintain processes to drive internal efficiencies