Patent Agent

A law firm is seeking a Patent Agent for its Redwood City, CA, location. Here's a comprehensive job description:

Job Overview:

The Patent Agent will support the firm's patent prosecution practice. This position offers substantial opportunities for direct partner and client engagement and unique prospects inherent to working within a globally renowned law firm.

Duties:

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in various technology fields.
• Conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Collaborating with inventors and attorneys to develop patent strategies.
• Assisting in patent litigation matters, including drafting invalidity and infringement contentions.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or related field.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in patent searching and analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.

This AmLaw 100 firm is consistently praised by its associates for offering high caliber, interesting work while still allowing for flexibility in work schedule and respect for its associates. The firm has been consistently on the cutting edge of legal developments, and is a leader in the data privacy and cyber security space. Its associates get top-of-the-market pay and complex work. The atmosphere is friendly and the firm values the career development of its associates, offering great training opportunities and mentorship.