Mid-level Patent Agent

The law firm is seeking a Mid-level Patent Agent to join their team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, substantial law firm or industry experience, and exceptional writing and communication skills. The candidate should hold a degree in electrical engineering or computer science and possess expertise in patent prosecution, with a focus on electrical engineering or software-related technologies. Experience in data science, AI, networking technologies (especially network security), machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security is highly encouraged. Admission to the USPTO is a prerequisite for this role.

Duties:

• Conducting patent preparation and prosecution activities with a focus on electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Handling patent prosecution matters related to data science, AI, networking technologies (especially network security), machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security.
• Collaborating with inventors, attorneys, and clients to understand and develop patent portfolios.
• Providing legal advice and opinions on patent-related matters.

Requirements:

• A degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• 4+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to the USPTO.

Preferred Experience:

• Patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Experience in data science, AI, networking technologies (especially network security), machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security.

Skills:

• Strong academic achievement.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• The solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.
• Expertise in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Familiarity with data science, AI, networking technologies, machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.