Technical Advisor/Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Technical Advisor/Patent Agent in Dallas, TX. The role involves providing patent preparation and prosecution services for leading technology innovators. Candidates will engage with research and development projects and collaborate with technology market leaders globally.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with technology innovators on intellectual property matters.
• Engage in professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Participate in firm management and client management upon achieving Distinguished Patent Agent status.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical, telecommunications, semiconductor, or computer science and engineering fields preferred.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience in patent prosecution beneficial but not required for Technical Specialists.
• Eligibility to work with controlled technologies under U.S. export control laws.

Education

• M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant fields preferred.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies rapidly.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Potential to attend law school and become a Patent Attorney while working.
• Participation in an annual bonus pool for Distinguished Patent Agents.

The corporate law office is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Area of specialization is intellectual property law. The law practice employs twenty-five adept lawyers. All facets of patent-trademark preparation, prosecution, management and complex licensing are some of their practice disciplines. Practice industries are varied such as telecommunications, software, oil-gas and robotics.