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.