Patent Agent/Technical Advisor

Job Overview: A law firm located in Chicago, IL, is seeking a highly qualified Patent Agent/Technical Advisor to join their team. This role involves conducting patent-related research and providing technical expertise in the fields of electrical engineering and computer science. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting patent attorneys in various aspects of patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Conduct prior art database searches to support patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patent documents, scientific papers, and related materials to assist patent attorneys in various legal matters.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Provide advice and insights to lawyers on technology issues, preparing them for depositions and related legal proceedings.

Requirements:

• Substantive industry experience and a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Exceptional technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad scientific knowledge in the fields of electrical engineering or computer science.
• Strong expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning is highly preferred.
• Initiative, fast learning ability, and effective teamwork skills.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) registration exam and meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field (required).
• Advanced degrees in these fields (preferred).

Certifications:

• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam (required).

Skills:

• Prior art search and analysis.
• Patent drafting and prosecution.
• Technical research and analysis.
• Legal and technical communication.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits Offered: The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (with the applicable medical plan).
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) coverage.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults.
• Parental support benefits.
• Accrual of four weeks of vacation time per year.
• Accrual of two weeks of sick time per year.
• 10 paid holidays each year.