Patent Agent needed for San Francisco office

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Patent Agent with a background in aerospace engineering and engine technology. The ideal candidate should be a registered patent agent with examining experience at the U.S. PTO or patent drafting experience in a law firm setting. Holding undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science is essential. Previous experience as a patent examiner is strongly preferred, with industry experience considered a plus. The candidate must possess excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and sharp analytical ability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct patent drafting and prosecution for clients in the aerospace engineering and engine technology sectors.
• Provide technical and legal advice on patent matters.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and stakeholders to understand and protect innovations.
• Conduct patent searches and analysis to assess the patentability of inventions.
• Prepare and file patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Respond to office actions and other communications from the USPTO.
• Stay informed about changes in patent laws and regulations.
• Assist in the development and execution of patent strategies.

Requirements:

• Background in aerospace engineering and engine technology.
• Registered patent agent with examining experience at the U.S. PTO or patent drafting experience in a law firm setting.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Strong preference for previous experience as a patent examiner.
• Industry experience is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education:

• Undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Certifications:
• Registered patent agent.

Skills:

• Strong patent drafting and prosecution skills.
• Technical and legal analysis abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

With offices in New York, Maryland, California, Virginia, Denver and Washington, D.C., this firm is over a century old and has experience in advertising and marketing law, class action defense, advertising and marketing litigation, environmental law, finance, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, investigation and white collar defense and tax and wealth planning. The prestigious firm is also a part of the AMLaw 100.