Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Patent Agent with 2-6 years of legal experience, specializing in intellectual property (IP) law, particularly in drafting and patent prosecution. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, with additional experience in design engineering, preferably within a chip company. Candidates with expertise in networking, software, and 3G/4G/5G wireless networks are highly preferred. Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is necessary, while bar licensure in California is considered advantageous.

Duties:

• Conducting patentability searches and drafting patent applications.
• Assisting with patent prosecution, including responding to office actions and conducting examiner interviews.
• Conducted prior art searches and analyzed technical documents.
• Collaborating with inventors and attorneys to evaluate inventions and develop IP strategies.
• Providing technical expertise in patent litigation matters.
• Conducting IP due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Keeping abreast of relevant developments in patent law and technology.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of legal experience.
• Specialization in intellectual property law with a focus on drafting and patent prosecution.
• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Design engineering experience, preferably with a chip company.
• Expertise in networking, software, and/or 3G/4G/5G wireless networks is highly desirable.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bar licensure in California.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

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

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.