Patent Engineer or Agent (Video Encoding)

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Patent Engineer/Agent (Video Encoding) - Competitive Salary, Full-Time, Multiple Locations

H1: Join Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as a Patent Engineer or Agent in our Intellectual Property department, specializing in video encoding.
H2: Be a part of our collaborative and dynamic team at one of our multiple office locations.

Job Title:
Patent Engineer/Agent (Video Encoding)

Salary:
Starting salary for patent engineer and agent positions in our Denver office is $90,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area.

Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience at a firm or in-house is required. Ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and must have experience with video processing and video codecs. Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus.

Location:
Multiple offices across the United States – Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Denver, Raleigh, or Salt Lake City.

Department:
Intellectual Property

Job Function:
Staff

Job Description:
- Seeking a Patent Engineer or Agent to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
- Opportunity to work with a full-service law firm with over 350 lawyers and technical professionals
- Work with clients in various industries including trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals
- Offices located in Wisconsin, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, and Washington .
- Responsibilities include patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management
- Ideal candidate will have experience with video processing and video codecs, as well as virtual/augmented reality and AI
- Must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Job Requirements:
- 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
- Strong knowledge and experience in video processing and video codecs
- Familiar with video coding standards
- Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus
- Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus
- Admission to the USPTO is a plus
- Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices
- Ability to manage time and deadlines for multiple ongoing projects
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with discretion
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Why You Should Apply:
- Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Competitive base pay and outstanding benefits
- Flexible remote work policy
- Positive and respectful work environment

Culture and Workplace:
- Respected organization with a collaborative culture
- Growing firm with an exciting future
- Flexible remote work policy
- Contemporary work environment
- Positive and respectful work climate

To Apply:
Submit an application via our online portal

Recruitment Agencies:
Not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Steadfast commitment to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Contact our Recruiting team if you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process due to a medical condition or disability.

For Colorado Applicants:
Starting salary for patent engineer and agent positions in our Denver office is $90,000. Eligible for employer-sponsored benefits and participation in the firm's 401k plan.

Admission to the USPTO is a plus

Medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee and family assistance program, 401(k) with company contribution, short term disability plan, long term disability plan, life insurance, critical illness insurance, parental/family leave

Not specified

Patent drafting, patent prosecution, portfolio management, video processing, video codecs, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, patent analysis, opinions of counsel, IPRs, USPTO

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus

Submit application via online portal

Qualification and Experience Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience at a firm or in-house, undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, familiarity with video coding standards, experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus

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