Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

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San Francisco, CA

Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

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Job Title: Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)
Job Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent with a strong background in electrical engineering and patent prosecution. This role will focus on technologies such as 5G, Wi-Fi, wireless systems, artificial intelligence, memory systems, image processing, and RF front end. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate with attorneys and inventors, contributing to cutting-edge intellectual property work in a dynamic legal environment.

Duties:

• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and researchers to evaluate technologies and assess patentability.
• Draft and file patent applications, responding to USPTO actions and office actions.
• Manage client portfolios and provide strategic patent counsel.
• Conduct prior art searches and provide analysis to support patent filing strategies.
• Engage in patent prosecution for various technologies, including wireless communications, AI, and memory systems.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and developments in intellectual property law and technology.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered with the USPTO or qualified to register.
• Strong technical background in electrical engineering or equivalent field.
• Proficiency in 5G, Wi-Fi, wireless tech, AI, and RF front-end technologies.
• Experience with patent prosecution in relevant fields like image processing, memory systems, and wireless communications.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Education:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent).

Certifications:

• USPTO registration or eligibility to become registered.

Skills:

• Strong drafting and patent application skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and provide portfolio strategy.
• Knowledge of patent law, especially in the technology and telecommunications sectors.
• Familiarity with prior art search tools and patent databases.

Job Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
• Paid parental leave with up to 14 weeks of leave.
• 401(k) plan with profit-sharing options.
• Fertility and family-forming benefits.
• Mental health support through therapy sessions and wellness programs.
• Work-life balance initiatives including flexible scheduling and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for career growth with professional development support.