Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent in Los Angeles, California, with expertise in electrical engineering. This role offers a dynamic career path for professionals eager to contribute significantly to the field of intellectual property law. The position involves collaboration with inventors, researchers, and attorneys to evaluate invention technology, assess patentability, draft patent applications, and respond to USPTO actions.

Duties

• Collaborate with inventors and researchers to evaluate invention technology.
• Assess patentability and draft patent applications.
• Respond to USPTO actions effectively.
• Manage and develop client portfolios.

Requirements

• At least two years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) or qualified to register.
• Strong background in 5G, Wi-Fi, AI, processor and memory systems, image processing, and RF front-end.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Certifications

• USPTO registration or eligibility to register.

Skills

• Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, or computer vision preferred.
• Strong client liaison and portfolio management skills.

Benefits

• Inclusive family-forming benefits for all full-time employees.
• Vacation stipend after meeting billable thresholds.
• Free Peloton app membership and mental health support.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans.
• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off plan.
• 11 firm holidays annually.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.