Patent Engineer or Agent (Video Encoding)

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Patent Engineer or Agent (Video Encoding)

Job Title: Patent Engineer or Agent (Video Encoding)
Salary: Starting salary for patent engineer and agent positions in our Denver office is $90,000
Job ID: 1815
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience at a firm or in-house required
Location: Multiple Offices (Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Denver, Raleigh, or Salt Lake City)
Department: Intellectual Property
Job Type: Full-time
Open Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Keywords: Patent, Engineer, Agent, Video Encoding, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Video Processing, Video Codecs, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, AI, Portfolio Management, Patent Analysis, Opinions of Counsel, IPRs, USPTO, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving Skills, Professionalism

H1: Join Our Team as a Patent Engineer or Agent (Video Encoding)
H2: Work with the Best at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

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- Patent Engineer or Agent Needed for Intellectual Property Practice Group
- Join a Top Law Firm as a Patent Engineer or Agent
- Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package Available
- Multiple Office Locations to Choose From
- Opportunity for Growth and Development in a Collaborative Environment

Law Firm Seeking Patent Engineer or Agent with Video Encoding Experience

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, a leading full-service law firm with offices across the United States, is currently seeking a Patent Engineer or Agent to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group. This position is open in multiple office locations, including Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Denver, Raleigh, or Salt Lake City. We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, specifically in the area of video encoding.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and have experience with video processing and video codecs, including relevant standards for video encoding and decoding. Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus.

About Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
At Michael Best, we have been continuously evolving since our founding in 1848 to meet our clients' changing needs and expectations. Our team of over 350 lawyers and technical professionals work together in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients in various industries, including trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Our clients rely on us for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

Work in a Modern and Collaborative Environment
We have contemporary office spaces that are designed for both concentration and collaboration, supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients. Our offices are located in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington .

Job Requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house, as well as experience with portfolio management. A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering is required. Candidates must also have strong knowledge and solid experience in video processing and video codecs, as well as familiarity with video coding standards. Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus. Admission to the USPTO is also a plus.

Adaptability and Collaboration
At Michael Best, we value adaptability and collaboration. Our ideal candidate should have the ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change. They should also have the ability to manage time and deadlines for a variety of ongoing projects, work well independently, and effectively within a team.

Excellent Communication and Problem Solving Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff are crucial for this position. The candidate should also have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion. They should be able to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions with confidence and flexibility when faced with unexpected changes.

Professionalism and Other Requirements
Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the . and maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment in all situations.

Why You Should Apply
At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance our employees' overall well-being, both at work and at home. Our package includes a competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime.

Learning and Growth Opportunities
We offer a challenging and dynamic role, career development planning, professional growth opportunities, performance management and coaching, and specialized training programs.

Health and Wellness Benefits
Our employees have access to medical, dental, and vision care, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, a wellness program, and an employee and family assistance program.

Total Compensation
In addition to a competitive base pay, we offer annual merit review/incentive pay, outstanding benefits, and unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.

Planning for the Future
We offer a 401(k) with company contribution, short-term and long-term disability plans, life insurance, critical illness insurance, and parental/family leave.

Culture and Workplace
At Michael Best, we have a respected organization with a collaborative culture, a growing firm with an exciting future, a flexible remote work policy (ability to work remotely up to 2.

Admission to the USPTO is a plus

Medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee and family assistance program, 401(k) with company contribution, short term disability plan, long term disability plan, life insurance, critical illness insurance, parental/family leave

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Patent drafting, patent prosecution, portfolio management, video processing, video codecs, virtual/augmented reality, AI, patent analysis, opinions of counsel, IPRs, USPTO admission, adaptability, time management, teamwork, communication, problem solving, professionalism

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (required), graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree (preferred)

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Qualification and Experience 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house, undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, experience with video processing and video codecs, familiarity with video coding standards, experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI (preferred), graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree (preferred), involvement with patent analysis/opinions of counsel and IPRs (preferred), admission to the USPTO (preferred)

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