Patent Prosecution and Litigation Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join the Patent Prosecution and Litigation Practice Group in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering or computer science and experience with patent prosecution and drafting.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with the Electrical Engineering and Software Team.
• Engage in patent litigation support activities.
• Conduct research on wireless communication standards.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of legal experience in patent prosecution.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Experience with 5G, 6G, and 3GPP standards is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Education

• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar field.

Certifications

• USPTO admission required.

Skills

• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Days Off (PDO)/Vacation.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.

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.