Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Mountain View, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a passion for patent law, focusing on patent prosecution and providing technical assistance in litigation and corporate matters.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution and manage patent portfolios.
• Provide technical support in litigation and corporate matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys and technical advisors on patent-related projects.

Requirements

• Two or more years of patent prosecution experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or Physics, or equivalent experience, preferably M.S. or higher.
• Passed the patent bar exam.
• Superior technological background and academic credentials.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Master's or higher preferred.

Certifications

• Patent bar certification.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Healthcare and life insurance plans.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for law school.

This highly profitable, full-service firm has grown significantly in recent years and has worked on some of the most interesting and complex technology transactions in the world. The firm primarily represents high-tech, high-growth companies in four practices areas: Corporate, Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Tax. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and most associates believe the firm is truly a great place to work.