Mid-level Patent Agent

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm is seeking a highly qualified Mid-level Patent Agent with a strong academic background, substantial law firm or industry experience, and exceptional writing and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science, with expertise in patent prosecution related to electrical engineering, software, data science/AI, networking technologies, and machine learning/artificial intelligence. Admission to the USPTO is required for this role.

Duties:

• Conduct patent searches and analyses to assess patentability and infringement issues.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the areas of electrical engineering, software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies, and machine learning/artificial intelligence.
• Provide technical and legal support in patent litigation and licensing matters.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to understand and develop patent strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Solid understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Knowledge and experience in data science/AI, networking technologies (especially network security), and machine learning/artificial intelligence.
• Familiarity with hardware security.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in conducting patent searches and analyses.
• Ability to draft and prosecute patent applications effectively.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of current patent laws and regulations.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.

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