Patent Agent in Indianapolis, IN

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 patentedResearch, preparation and filing of documents with the USPTONegotiation and drafting of patent agreementsHandling of communications between the USPTO and client

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Salary for Patent Agent in Indianapolis, IN
75175 - 105003
25th percentile
75175
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
89240
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
105003
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
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