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Patent Agent jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require a technical degree plus USPTO registration, making them a strong specialty occupation fit. Sponsoring employers file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering up to three years of status with extensions available to six.
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At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
JOB SUMMARY
Patent Agent will join ZOLL’s growing in-house intellectual property team, based at the company’s headquarters in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, with hybrid work arrangements available. In this role, the individual will be primarily responsible for drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications supporting ZOLL’s Acute Care Technology Division. A successful candidate in this position will take a leading role in managing a multi-faceted patent portfolio and collaborate closely with engineers and technical teams to identify, evaluate and develop inventions for patent protection. This position requires proactive engagement in the invention capture process, as well has excellent drafting skills to ensure high-quality patent filings aligned with ZOLL’s competitive product offerings and next-generation products.
The position will report to ZOLL's Head of Intellectual Property for the Acute Care Technology Division.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Strategic patent portfolio development, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications, participating in and leading brainstorming sessions, preparation of new ideas for consideration by ZOLL’s IP review committee, and other patent generation and management activities, as needed.
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree (Master’s or higher) with 3+ years of relevant experience – Required
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Required
- Background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and/or computer science/software – Required
- At least 3-5 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications with a law firm or corporation, including drafting patent applications – Required
- Experience in managing patent portfolios, at a law firm or corporation – Required
- Background in medical devices – Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complex technologies in oral and written form
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Strong skills in patent and prior art searching and monitoring
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Frequently
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Occasionally
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $145,000.00 to $175,000.00
This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.
EEO STATEMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
INTRODUCTION
At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
JOB SUMMARY
Patent Agent will join ZOLL’s growing in-house intellectual property team, based at the company’s headquarters in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, with hybrid work arrangements available. In this role, the individual will be primarily responsible for drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications supporting ZOLL’s Acute Care Technology Division. A successful candidate in this position will take a leading role in managing a multi-faceted patent portfolio and collaborate closely with engineers and technical teams to identify, evaluate and develop inventions for patent protection. This position requires proactive engagement in the invention capture process, as well has excellent drafting skills to ensure high-quality patent filings aligned with ZOLL’s competitive product offerings and next-generation products.
The position will report to ZOLL's Head of Intellectual Property for the Acute Care Technology Division.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Strategic patent portfolio development, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications, participating in and leading brainstorming sessions, preparation of new ideas for consideration by ZOLL’s IP review committee, and other patent generation and management activities, as needed.
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree (Master’s or higher) with 3+ years of relevant experience – Required
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Required
- Background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and/or computer science/software – Required
- At least 3-5 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications with a law firm or corporation, including drafting patent applications – Required
- Experience in managing patent portfolios, at a law firm or corporation – Required
- Background in medical devices – Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complex technologies in oral and written form
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Strong skills in patent and prior art searching and monitoring
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Frequently
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Occasionally
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $145,000.00 to $175,000.00
This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.
EEO STATEMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Patent Agent
Verify your USPTO registration status early
Your USPTO registration number must be active before most employers will file your I-129. Confirm your registration is in good standing through the USPTO registry and flag any reinstatement requirements before you start applying to roles.
Match your degree to the patent technology area
USCIS scrutinizes whether your bachelor's degree field directly corresponds to the patent discipline you'll practice. A mechanical engineering degree supporting mechanical patent prosecution is a clean specialty occupation argument; a mismatch invites a Request for Evidence.
Search employers with active H-1B LCA filings
Target law firms and corporate IP departments that have certified LCAs for Patent Agent or Patent Professional roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history so you can focus applications where sponsorship is already established.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If a law firm has multiple offices and you might rotate between them, each worksite location needs its own DOL-certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with the employer before accepting an offer to avoid compliance gaps.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the current figure from OFLC Wage Search for the specific city and job zone before your offer conversation so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Account for premium processing in your start-date timeline
Standard USCIS adjudication can run several months, which may not align with a firm's hiring timeline. Confirm whether your prospective employer will elect premium processing on the I-129 and build your expected start date around USCIS published processing times.
H-1B Visa Patent Agent: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Patent Agent qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Patent Agent roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific scientific or engineering field that directly relates to the patent technology area you'll prosecute. USCIS expects a direct nexus between your degree field and the patents you handle, so a computer science degree supporting software patent prosecution satisfies the specialty occupation standard more cleanly than a general science background.
Do I need my USPTO registration before an employer can sponsor my H-1B?
In practice, yes. Most employers won't initiate LCA filing or the I-129 petition until you hold an active USPTO registration, because the registration is what defines the Patent Agent role as a licensed professional position. If your registration is pending, clarify the expected approval timeline with the employer before the offer is finalized.
Can a patent law firm sponsor my H-1B if I work across multiple office locations?
Yes, but each physical worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA listing the specific address and prevailing wage for that location. A single LCA certified for one office doesn't cover a second office in a different city. Firms with multi-office structures should prepare separate LCAs for each location where you'll regularly perform work.
How do I find Patent Agent employers that already sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Targeting firms that have already filed LCAs for Patent Agent or similar IP roles is more efficient than approaching employers who have no prior H-1B filing history, since those firms already have the infrastructure and counsel in place.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new law firm?
Your H-1B status is tied to the petitioning employer, so moving to a new firm requires a new I-129 petition. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the new petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status.