Patent Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Oakland, CA, is seeking a qualified Patent Attorney with expertise in patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess a background in computer science or electrical engineering, or hold a graduate degree in physics, along with a strong understanding of wireless digital communication, optical device/semiconductor processing, and/or chip design such as microprocessor architecture.

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses
• Draft patent opinions and provide strategic intellectual property counseling
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and clients to assess patentable inventions and develop patent strategies
• Conduct patent searches and prior art analyses

Requirements:

• Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Background in computer science or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in physics
• At least 2 years of patent attorney or agent experience
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Commitment to patent prosecution

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to a state bar and eligibility for admission to practice before the USPTO

Certifications:

• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent preparation and prosecution procedures
• Ability to analyze technical documents and understand complex technologies
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

This firm specializes in intellectual property law and has its headquarters in California. It has six areas of practice. Some of its practice disciplines are IP portfolio development, licensing-other IP sharing arrangements and analyses of competitor-target IP. Five adept lawyers round out this firm.