Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Nashville, TN, is seeking a skilled Patent Agent with 2-6 years of legal experience, particularly in Intellectual Property (IP) law. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in drafting and patent prosecution, with a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields. Design engineering experience, especially with a chip company, is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless network technologies, or similar domains. Additionally, candidates must be admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), while bar licensure in California is considered a plus.

Duties:

• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Conduct patentability and prior art searches.
• Assist in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to understand the technical aspects of inventions.
• Provide legal and technical support in patent litigation matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 2-6 years of legal experience, preferably in IP law.
• Strong understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Bar licensure in California (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field (required).

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Ability to conduct patentability and prior art searches.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal and technical documents.
• Familiarity with patent prosecution and portfolio management processes.
• Knowledge of networking, software, and wireless network technologies (preferred).
• Experience with design engineering, particularly in a chip company (a plus).