Mid-level Patent Agent

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm located in Atlanta is seeking a skilled and experienced Mid-level Patent Agent to join their team. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, possess solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and showcase exceptional writing and communication skills. The candidate must hold a degree in electrical engineering or computer science and have a strong background in patent prosecution, particularly in electrical engineering or software-related technologies. Preferred experience includes expertise in data science/AI, networking technologies (with a focus on network security), and/or machine learning/artificial intelligence coupled with hardware security. Admission to the USPTO is mandatory for this role.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution activities with a focus on electrical engineering and software-related technologies.
• Provide expertise in data science/AI, networking technologies, and machine learning/artificial intelligence, emphasizing hardware security when applicable.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to gather necessary information for patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications, responding to office actions and other communications from patent offices.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting intellectual property.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• 4+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• A solid law firm, engineering, or industry background.

Preferred Experience:

Specialization in patent prosecution related to data science/AI, networking technologies (network security), and machine learning/artificial intelligence with hardware security.

Skills:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of patent laws and regulations.
• Ability to conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Proficiency in data science, AI, networking technologies, and machine learning.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.

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