Patent Agent - Telecommunications

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent with technical experience in telecommunications for their Philadelphia, PA office or as a remote position.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Create claim charts for products and industry standards, such as 3GPP LTE, NR, and IEEE 802.11 WiFi.
• Manage a large docket of domestic and foreign patent prosecution and direct foreign counsel.
• Develop portfolio strategies and communicate effectively with clients.

Requirements

• 1-3 years' experience working with patents.
• Strong technical experience in telecommunications and related industry standards.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar discipline.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the US Patent Office.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex information concisely.
• Ability to think on their feet.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental benefits with employer contribution to premiums.
• Life insurance.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Flexible work/life balance.

Law offices are located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The law firm was formed more than 20 years ago. Its area of concentration is intellectual property law. Over thirty very skilled attorneys and a highly-qualified support team are staffed at the firm. There are seven practice areas namely arbitration, copyrights, licensing and litigation.