Patents | Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Patents | Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

Location : This position may be based in any of our US offices (Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC). Applicants should indicate their office(s) of interest in their application.

Salary Range : $140,000- $250,000

Employment Type : Full-TimeAbout the Opportunity

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Key Responsibilities

Seeking a patent agent with at least two years of patent prosecution experience.

The candidate will have patent prosecution experience in 5G, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front-end.

This position offers a dynamic career within a prestigious global law firm, ideal for those eager to make significant contributions in their field.

Patent Agents collaborate with inventors, researchers, and attorneys to evaluate invention technology, assess patentability, draft patent applications, and respond to USPTO actions.

Perfect for dedicated professionals focused on long-term success, this role provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation and intellectual property law.

Candidate Requirements

Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent)

At least two years of patent prosecution experience

Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) or qualified to register for the USPTO

Strong background in 5G, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front-end

Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skill

Additional Skills :

Experience liaising with clients to develop and manage portfolios.

Preferred domain experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, computer vision, or related AI fields.

Confidentiality

For confidentiality reasons, the client’s name is not disclosed at this stage. Qualified candidates will receive full details upon initial screening.