Senior Patent Prosecution Attorney or Agent

Portland area boutique law firm is seeking a senior patent attorney or agent. The candidate will practice before the USPTO. Must have 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patents as well as a background in electrical engineering or computer engineering (hardware/software). The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the various power converter topologies and proven circuit analysis skills, experience with integrated circuits (ICs) and IC layout, interconnection, and packaging for portable electronics, experience with gate drive and protection circuits, power switches and semiconductor alternatives (Si/SiC/GaN MOSFET, diode, etc.). Experience with both utility and design applications is preferred.

This intellectual property law firm has over a century of experience in the field and is based in Oregon. Its clientele ranges from start-ups to larger companies, including Fortune 100 companies. The firm is best known for its services in the areas of litigation support and technology transfer, trademarks, patent due diligence, patents, copyrights, licensing, portfolio management, intellectual property strategy, opinion letters and portfolio analysis and management.