Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering) - Hybrid
Job Description:
Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a skilled Patent Agent with a minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience to join its thriving Intellectual Property practice. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the protection of innovations in wireless communications, AI, processor architecture, and more.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with patent prosecution in the following areas:
- 5G, Wi-Fi, and other wireless technologies
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Processor and memory systems
- Image processing and RF front-end technologies
Responsibilities:
- Draft and prosecute patent applications in collaboration with inventors and attorneys
- Evaluate invention disclosures and assess patentability
- Respond to USPTO Office Actions
- Work closely with clients to develop and manage strategic IP portfolios
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Registered to practice before the USPTO (or eligible for registration)
- At least two years of patent prosecution experience
- Exceptional academic credentials and communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Client-facing experience in managing patent portfolios
- Technical background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, computer vision, or wireless communications
This position offers a collaborative environment and a clear path for career advancement within one of the most respected law firms in the country
Required Skills:
Computer Vision Robotics Offers Intelligence Collaboration Protection Artificial Intelligence Registration Electrical Engineering Architecture Communication Skills Engineering Communication