Patent Attorney

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

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

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