Patent Agent

Job Title: Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Patent Agent with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with expertise in patent prosecution within 5G, Wi-Fi, artificial intelligence, processor and memory systems, image processing, and RF front-end technologies. Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Conducted patent prosecution activities, including drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications.
• Provide technical and legal expertise in patent matters related to wireless technologies, AI, processor and memory systems, image processing, and RF front-end technologies.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop patent strategies and provide counsel on patent-related matters.
• Conduct patentability searches and analyses to evaluate the patentability of inventions.
• Assist in preparing opinions, due diligence investigations, and intellectual property-related agreements.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience in patent prosecution within 5G, Wi-Fi, artificial intelligence, processor and memory systems, image processing, and RF front-end technologies.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office ("USPTO") or qualified to register for the USPTO.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Certifications:

• Registration with the United States Patent Trademark Office ("USPTO") or qualification to register for the USPTO.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution processes.
• Strong technical understanding of wireless technologies, AI, processor and memory systems, image processing, and RF front-end technologies.
• Ability to conduct patentability searches and analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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.