Job Overview: A law firm in Oakland, CA, is seeking a qualified Patent Attorney with expertise in patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess a background in computer science or electrical engineering, or hold a graduate degree in physics, along with a strong understanding of wireless digital communication, optical device/semiconductor processing, and/or chip design such as microprocessor architecture.
Duties:
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses
- Draft patent opinions and provide strategic intellectual property counseling
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and clients to assess patentable inventions and develop patent strategies
- Conduct patent searches and prior art analyses
Requirements:
- Eligible to be admitted to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Background in computer science or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in physics
- At least 2 years of patent attorney or agent experience
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Commitment to patent prosecution
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to a state bar and eligibility for admission to practice before the USPTO
Certifications:
- Admission to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Skills:
- Proficiency in patent preparation and prosecution procedures
- Ability to analyze technical documents and understand complex technologies
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
