Patent Agent

Job Title: Patent Agent

Job Overview:
A law firm in Dallas, TX, seeks a dynamic Patent Agent to join their team. The Patent Agent will primarily focus on drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting prior art searches, and analyzing freedom-to-operate analyses in AI technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields, expertise in AI/ML theory and practical experience in AI model development and deployment.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications related to AI technologies.
• Collaborate with inventors to evaluate new AI technologies for patentability.
• Conduct prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Stay updated on the latest AI technology advancements and patent laws.
• Liaise with clients to develop and manage patent portfolios.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Physics, or a related technical field involving AI/ML.
• Experience with AI models, neural networks, and deep learning.
• Proficiency in AI/ML theory, including backpropagation, regularization, and optimization.
• Familiarity with preprocessing data, selecting features, and training/tuning models.
• Domain experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, computer vision, or related AI fields preferred.
• Registered to practice with the USPTO.
• Active member and in good standing of TX Bar or eligible to waive into the appropriate Bar.

Skills:

• Strong technical background in AI/ML and related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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.