Remote Contract Patent Agent

Flatfeecorp.com is looking to add Patent Agents to its team of contractors to prepare and file official documents related to US Design Patents, US National Stage Entry, and PCT filings.

Benefits

• We bring you clients, contractors and administrative systems to you remotely so that you can scale quickly and easily as a professional.
• We provide all the support you need to make your services and specialty easily available to global clients, no matter what language they speak.
• Exclusively remote work
• Eliminate time consuming efforts marketing, RFP, interviews
• Flatfee handles docketing, billing, payments, reminders, templates
• Secure document storage, transfer, and email communication
• Immediate global coverage for your clients
• Referral credits for your clients’ global needs. Immediate integration into our global network and referral system

Who We Want

• Individual professionals and small businesses who wish to use their professional expertise for additional income

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS degree
• Patent Agent candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Understanding of patent protection issues, including: patentability, enablement, novelty, non-obviousness, best mode, first to file, public disclosure, and Americas Invents Act.
• Ability to simplify technical issues in clear, concise, and accurate written descriptions.
• Good organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects, attention to details and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.

Duties of This Role

• Prepare and file official documents related to US Design Patents, US National Stage Entry, and PCT filings based on priority documents
• Manage all activities relating IP projects to ensure appropriate actions are carried out in timely manner and prior to deadlines; maintain accurate records.
• Preparing information disclosure statements, declarations, and other patent prosecution related materials.

Time Commitment
This is a contract opportunity to earn additional income. Hours available are based on number of client orders and projects.

Who We Are

We have developed a supporting system including marketing, process management, recruiting, training, and knowledge sharing as well as customer relationship with various local market places of small and mid-sized companies. We support business owners seeking to expand internationally with budget certainty and quality assurance. Our clients are foreign small businesses and entrepreneurs.

How We're Different

• We exclusively assist foreign companies expansion efforts into your local country
• No direct competition with your current domestic client
• Offer predictable assignment at set rates
• You work in teams with colleagues who offer training, support and quality control, as needed