Mid-level Patent Agent

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm is seeking a Mid-level Patent Agent to join their team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, substantial law firm or industry experience, and exceptional writing and communication skills. The candidate should hold a degree in electrical engineering or computer science and possess expertise in patent prosecution, with a focus on electrical engineering or software-related technologies. Experience in data science, AI, networking technologies (especially network security), machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security is highly encouraged. Admission to the USPTO is a prerequisite for this role.

Duties:

• Conducting patent preparation and prosecution activities with a focus on electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Handling patent prosecution matters related to data science, AI, networking technologies (especially network security), machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security.
• Collaborating with inventors, attorneys, and clients to understand and develop patent portfolios.
• Providing legal advice and opinions on patent-related matters.

Requirements:

• A degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• 4+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to the USPTO.

Preferred Experience:

• Patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Experience in data science, AI, networking technologies (especially network security), machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security.

Skills:

• Strong academic achievement.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• The solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.
• Expertise in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Familiarity with data science, AI, networking technologies, machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security.

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