U.S. Patent Attorney / U.S. Patent Agent

ITOH International Patent Office has been delivering the best possible intellectual property services to our clients since 1967.

We are seeking a licensed U.S. Patent Attorney or U.S. Patent Agent with experience in patent prosecution and proofreading patent specifications.

The candidate will be located full-time, in our Tokyo office, with the option to work up-to 3 days a week from home.

Job Description:

・Drafting and proofreading technical documents in English for patent applications and intellectual property related matters to be filed with the USPTO.

・Coordinate with Translators and other Patent Attorneys when necessary for clarifications to ensure accuracy.

・Confirm that all revisions are successfully incorporated into final application documents and are completely free of errors and inconsistencies.

Requirements:

・Must have a U.S. Patent Attorney/Agent qualification   

・Native English speaker with excellent writing skills

・Experience with patent prosecution, drafting opinions and responses to office actions.

・Experience translating or proofreading technical documents.

・Currently residing in Japan with appropriate visa status (Permission to work in Japan) .

・English Level: Native speaker / Japanese Level: Not necessary, but welcome.

・Must have a strong background and degree in any of the following fields:  

　　　* Electronics

　　　* Software 

　　　* Semiconductors

　　　* Computers

　　　* Data processing 

　　　* Mechatronics 

　　　* Physics

　　　* Engineering

　　　* Telecommunications

　　　* Mechanics

　　　* Materials

　　　* Chemistry

　　　* Other related fields

Compensation/ Benefits:

・Transportation paid in full

・Social Insurance

・Paid Holidays

・Work from home up-to 3 days a week

Nearest Stations:

・Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Nijubashimae Station

・JR Tokyo Station