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Phoenix, AZ, United States

Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface / Patent Agent

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview

A law firm in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mid-Level Product Design and User Interface / Patent Agent. This position requires an individual with a strong academic background, substantial experience in patent preparation and prosecution, and a solid understanding of both law firm dynamics and engineering/industry practices. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting patent-related matters, especially in areas involving emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, software, IOT, and quantum technologies. This role is ideal for a patent agent with 2+ years of experience who is admitted to the USPTO and has a technical background in physics, electrical engineering, or computer science.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications related to software, AI, IOT, networking, and quantum technologies.
• Provide strategic guidance on patent portfolio development and management for a variety of clients in the technology sector.
• Collaborate with engineering and product design teams to analyze and understand complex technical concepts.
• Conduct patent searches, analyze prior art, and assess the patentability of new inventions.
• Draft high-quality patent claims and specifications that effectively capture the scope of the invention.
• Communicate effectively with inventors, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather the necessary technical details.
• Review office actions from the USPTO and respond with well-reasoned arguments and amendments.
• Guide product design and user interface from a patentability perspective.
• Assist in due diligence for patent portfolios in mergers, acquisitions, and licensing negotiations.
• Stay updated with the latest legal and technological trends, particularly in the fields of AI, software, IOT, and quantum technologies.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and prosecuting patent applications for software-related technologies, artificial intelligence, IOT, networking, and quantum technologies.
• JD and admission to the USPTO are required.
• Must possess exceptional academic credentials.
• Previous experience working in a law firm and/or relevant industry experience is highly preferred.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor or advanced degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Certifications

• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is mandatory.
• Additional legal certifications or qualifications are a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical details into clear, concise legal documents.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess the patentability of new inventions.
• Proficiency in collaborating with technical and legal teams to strategize on patent portfolio management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, particularly in the fields of software, artificial intelligence, IOT, networking, and quantum technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with software-related technologies, artificial intelligence, IOT, networking technologies, and/or quantum technologies.

Job Location

• Phoenix, AZ

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