Mid-Level Patent Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Patent Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Team in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, focusing on artificial intelligence and software-related inventions.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications with a focus on AI and software.
• Address subject matter eligibility issues under §101.
• Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Maintain professionalism and attention to detail in all tasks.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of significant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Strong emphasis on AI and software-related inventions.
• California state bar admission.
• USPTO bar admission.

Education

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.

Certifications

• California state bar admission.
• USPTO bar admission.

Skills

• Strong foundation in software and AI technologies.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive compensation.

This firm has offices located in Austin, San Diego, Phoenix, Del Mar Heights, and Silicon Valley (Menlo Park). The firm has over 140 attorneys and is one of the law firms specializing in business in the state of California. This regional firm has a network that is global, allowing them to serve clients all over the world. The firm has been practicing for over 70 years. The firm has been ranked as one of the 2015 Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers.