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PATENT AGENT – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE

Locations: Atlanta, GA | Denver, CO | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | St. Louis, MO | Washington, DC | Houston, TX | Kansas City, MO | Phoenix, AZ

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a skilled and motivated Patent Agent to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with a team of experienced attorneys and professionals.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.

• USPTO Admission is required.

• 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.

• Strong technical background with the ability to quickly grasp complex innovations.

• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to draft high-quality patent applications.

• Prior experience working in a law firm, engineering, or industry setting.

Preferred Experience:

• Patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies;

• Data science/artificial intelligence (AI)/network security/networking technologies;

• Machine learning/AI (in addition to data science) and hardware security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.

• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.

• Collaborate with inventors and clients to develop and protect cutting-edge technologies.

• Assist in patent portfolio management and strategy development.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking intellectual property practice where you will work on high-tech innovations in a supportive, collaborative environment. The firm is committed to professional development and provides mentorship, training, and career growth opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript, graduate transcript as applicable, and a writing sample (preferably a patent application).

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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