Patent Engineer or Agent

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join the Best: Patent Engineer or Agent (Video Encoding) at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
H2: Patent Engineer or Agent (Video Encoding) Opportunity at Leading Law Firm

- Job ID: 1815
- Position: Patent Agent or Engineer
- Location: Multiple Offices
- Department: Intellectual Property
- Open Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Patent Engineer or Agent to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group. This is an opportunity to work with the best in a dynamic and challenging role, with potential for career growth and development. The position can be based out of multiple offices, including Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Denver, Raleigh, or Salt Lake City.

Responsibilities include patent drafting and prosecution, portfolio management, and involvement with patent analysis and opinions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge and experience in video processing and codecs, as well as familiarity with video coding standards, is required. Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus.

At Michael Best, we are a full-service law firm with a long history of providing exceptional legal services and business acumen to clients around the world. Our team of over 350 lawyers and technical professionals work collaboratively and across disciplines to serve companies in various industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals.

We have offices in multiple locations, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, and Washington . Our contemporary office spaces foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork, and this position can be located in any of our offices.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, including competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, and programs to help you plan for the future. Our culture and workplace are highly respected, with a positive and respectful work climate, flexible remote work policy, and a growing firm with an exciting future.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Responsibilities:
- Patent drafting and prosecution
- Portfolio management
- Patent analysis and opinions

Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
- Strong knowledge and experience in video processing and codecs
- Familiarity with video coding standards
- Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus
- Admission to the USPTO is a plus

Benefits:
- Competitive base pay
- Outstanding benefits
- Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Health and wellness programs
- Career development planning
- Professional growth opportunities
- Flexible remote work policy

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also offer reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

For Colorado applicants only (as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act): The starting salary for patent engineer and agent positions in our Denver office is $90,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Patent engineers and agents are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s ESA bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.

Admission to the USPTO is a plus

Medical, Dental, Vision Care, 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, Unlimited PTO, 10 Paid Holidays

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Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Portfolio Management, Patent Analysis, Opinions of Counsel, IPRs, Virtual/Augmented Reality, AI, Video Processing, Video Codecs, Video Coding Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Professionalism

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus

Submit an application via the online portal

Qualification and Experience Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus, Admission to the USPTO is a plus

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