PATENT AGENT - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Multiple Locations Available...full list at the bottom of this description.
Our client, a prestigious
AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a skilled and motivated
Patent Agent to join their
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with a team of experienced attorneys and professionals.
Candidate Profile:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
- USPTO Admission is required.
- 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
- Strong technical background with the ability to quickly grasp complex innovations.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to draft high-quality patent applications.
- Prior experience working in a law firm, engineering, or industry setting.
Preferred Experience:
- Patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies;
- Data science/artificial intelligence (AI)/network security/networking technologies;
- Machine learning/AI (in addition to data science) and hardware security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Collaborate with inventors and clients to develop and protect cutting-edge technologies.
- Assist in patent portfolio management and strategy development.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking intellectual property practice where you will work on high-tech innovations in a supportive, collaborative environment. The firm is committed to professional development and provides mentorship, training, and career growth opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $110,000-$190,000, depending on experience and market factors, in addition to eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; commuter benefits; FSA/HSA; and emergency child and elder care.
- Additional Perks: Include a two-week-long paid associate sabbatical after five years of employment, wellness and behavioral health services; an employee assistance program; and a mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a
cover letter,
resume,
undergraduate transcript,
graduate transcript as applicable, and a
writing sample (preferably a patent application).
Locations (DC or San Francisco preferred):
AZ (Phoenix
)
CA (Los Angeles, San Francisco)
CO (Denver)
DC (Washicngton)
GA (Atlanta)
MO (St. Louis, Kansas City)
TX (Houston)
WA (Seattle)
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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