Patent Agent (Video/Audio Processing)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Raleigh, NC, to join their Electrical and Computer Science IP team. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, both nationally and internationally. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of IP prosecution experience, with the ability to draft patent applications and admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on IP matters.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide technical expertise in audio and image processing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• Experience in physics, math, optics, or photonics preferred.
• Experience with codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and AI is a plus.

Education

• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology.

Certifications

• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Excellent advanced mathematics skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• Flexible remote work policy.
• Professional growth and mentorship programs.
• Employee and family assistance program.

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.