Mid-level Patent Agent

The law firm, located in San Francisco, is actively seeking a Mid-level Patent Agent to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, substantial law firm or industry experience, and exceptional communication skills. The role requires expertise in electrical engineering or computer science, with a focus on patent prosecution in related technologies. The candidate should also have experience in data science/AI, networking technologies (especially network security), and machine learning/artificial intelligence (including data science), with a preference for hardware security. Admission to the USPTO is a mandatory requirement.

Duties:

• Conduct patent searches and analyses.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the fields of electrical engineering, software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies, and machine learning/artificial intelligence.
• Provide technical expertise and legal advice on patent matters.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to understand and assess inventions.
• Evaluate patent portfolios and perform due diligence.

Requirements:

• A degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is mandatory.
• 4+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• The solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

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

Skills:

• Strong technical and legal writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and research skills for patent searches and analyses.
• Expertise in patent prosecution.
• Knowledge of data science/AI, networking technologies, and machine learning/artificial intelligence.

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.