Patent Engineer or Agent

A law firm is seeking a Patent Engineer or Agent for their Milwaukee, WI office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, with specific experience in video processing and video codecs. The role involves prosecution experience, portfolio management, and familiarity with video coding standards. Additional qualifications and responsibilities include:

Job Overview:

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, retirement plans, and more.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution and manage patent portfolios.
• Analyze patent issues and provide counsel on intellectual property matters.
• Assist in patent analysis, opinions of counsel, and inter partes reviews (IPRs).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house, including portfolio management.
• Strong knowledge and experience in video processing and video codecs.
• Familiarity with video coding standards.
• Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is advantageous.
• Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and legal landscapes.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within a team.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Capacity to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make sound decisions.
• Flexibility to navigate unexpected changes and challenges.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree preferred.
• Admission to the USPTO is advantageous.

This role offers a challenging and dynamic environment with opportunities for career development and growth. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, a flexible remote work policy, and a positive, respectful work culture.

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.