Intellectual Property Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent in Silicon Valley, California, with over two years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering. The role involves collaborating with inventors and attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications for emerging technologies.

Duties

• Identify inventions through technical discussions with inventors.
• Perform novelty and clearance searches to distinguish inventions from current art.
• Draft comprehensive patent applications.
• Negotiate the scope of rights with the Patent Office.
• Prepare reports and documentation to manage patent portfolios.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong technical skills and excellent writing abilities.
• Exceptional attention to technical detail.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Technical experience in data science, machine learning, AI, IoT, wireless communications, sensors, semiconductors, or optics is a plus.

Benefits

• Location flexibility.

This business law firm is dedicated to building strong relationships with its clients. The firm's client-focused legal teams ensure that their clients get first-class legal service; these attorneys view their clients' business issues from the clients' perspective and assist in discovering the most apt solutions to their clients' legal problems. The firm's clientele include national and international public and private companies, middle-market and emerging companies, entrepreneurs, equity funds, not-for-profit organizations, and trusts and estates.