Patent Agent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level patent agent to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant industry experience, and excellent writing and communication skills.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.
• Engage in patent prosecution involving machine learning, artificial intelligence, and neural networks.
• Handle patent matters related to radio frequency circuitry.
• Address hardware and communications security issues, including encryption and decryption.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Strong academic achievement and industry experience.
• Superb writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance including vision
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off