Intellectual Property Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent with over two years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering for their Los Angeles, California office. The role involves collaborating with inventors and attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications related to emerging technologies.

Duties

• Identify inventions through technical discussions with inventors.
• Conduct novelty and clearance searches to distinguish inventions from current art.
• Draft comprehensive patent applications.
• Collaborate with attorneys to negotiate patent application rights with the Patent Office.
• Prepare reports and documentation to assist in managing patent portfolios.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong technical and excellent writing skills.
• Exceptional attention to technical detail.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.

Certifications

Skills

• Technical experience in data science, machine learning, AI, IoT, wireless communications, sensors, semiconductors, or optics is a plus.

Benefits

Established in the latter half of the nineteenth century, this full-service law firm is known for its leadership of individual, outstanding attorneys and thoughtful mergers. The attorneys here are dedicated to hard work, excellence, and teamwork. They strongly believe in collegiality, diversity, fairness, firm loyalty, individual satisfaction, professional development, and teamwork. The hiring team here values not just academic excellence and a keen intellect but also integrity and highly specialized legal skills.