Patent Agent in Wichita, KS

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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Salary for Patent Agent in Wichita, KS

62853 - 87791

25th percentile

62853

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

74612

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

87791

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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