Congratulations on making it to the second stage of our recruiting process: the initial interview.
We are inviting you to answer brief questions which should take only 10-15 minutes total.
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Position reminder:
PatentFinance.com (Mooney IP) is hiring for a Patent Practitioner who has strong technical fundamentals to help prepare and prosecute patent applications at the USPTO. We work for leading startups and technology companies in wireless, electrical, computer, and software technology areas. Our remote positions have flexible hours.
What we offer:
Flexible Schedule – work where you want, when you want, and how much you want
Competitive compensation that is production-based and provides development opportunities
A diverse team that encourages inclusivity by welcoming different perspectives, nationalities, experiences, and background skillsets
Opportunity to grow quickly with us and focus on quality, innovation, diligence, and comradery, making our workplace an exceptional place to work
Responsibilities
Take invention disclosures (phone and conference call)
Draft patent applications in line with robust validity strategies
Respond to office actions in line with robust validity strategies
Join daily standup meetings and weekly conference calls, occasionally with the customer
Help us and grow with us as a growing Patent Agency
Qualifications
Hungry, helpful, humble, hardworking, honest
Registered Patent Practitioner
Focused on quality work with years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
Bonus points for software or wireless technologies
Able to satisfactorily complete a basic assignment and/or provide samples of work with your name on it
Able to hit the ground running with minimal oversight
Technical degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Biomed-related, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering
Love learning, impressing clients, and growing as a team
Open to starting part time (contract based)
ideally: formal training programs completed in prep & pros (you did not learn through osmosis)
ideally: experience obtaining SEPs, large portfolio patents, and/or international portfolios
What is the next stage in the recruitment process?
If you pass this stage, you will have one more interview.
Then you will receive a formal job offer, if you are considered a good fit, and we hope that is mutual at that stage, of course.
How long does the recruitment process take?
We aim to evaluate all candidate responses within a week and to get back to you in the following week.
If you are our top candidate, you should receive a job proposal within 2 weeks from the last interview.
If I am offered a position, when do I need to start?
As soon as possible. But we can arrange the exact timing based on your circumstances.
Email [email protected] with any other questions.