Software Patent Agent (Remote)

Aurora Patents•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

Aurora Patents is seeking a Software Patent Agent to manage patent portfolios, draft applications, prosecute patents, and develop patent strategies. The company specializes in assisting early-stage software, medical device, digital health, and life science companies in building robust patent portfolios through tailored strategies that align with business objectives. Aurora Patents operates as a fully distributed company, fostering a culture of autonomy, ownership, and high-quality work, with a team composed primarily of engineers and scientists.

Requirements

Registered USPTO Patent Agent.
Industry or academic background in software.
Some experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related technical disciplines.
4+ years as a patent agent.
Technically skilled and comfortable drafting and reviewing utility and design patent applications.
Ability to review and analyze technically complex documents, including scientific papers, patents, and technical specifications.
Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills.
Proven ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of engineers, inventors, and business and strategy teams.
Ability to self-direct, manage, and motivate.
Takes personal ownership and responsibility for driving high-quality results and consistently hitting deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Must be a dedicated, W-2 employee.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical devices.
Experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related technical disciplines.
Experience with patent preparation and prosecution projects with emerging companies focused on domains including software employing artificial intelligence, software-enabled medical devices, mechanical medical devices, catheters, consumer devices, fitness equipment, etc.
High agency experience with tracking and managing your own docket.

Responsibilities

Patent portfolio management, including identifying and capturing inventive technologies.
Drafting patent applications.
Guiding and executing patent prosecution.
Docket management and IDS management.
Assisting with client's patent strategy and portfolio development efforts.
Optional participation in networking, business development, speaking engagements, podcast participation, and content development for company growth.