Patent Agent

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join their Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group. The role is available for individuals with expertise in Electrical Engineering & Software or Mechanical disciplines, and it offers the opportunity to work in multiple office locations. The firm is looking for candidates who have between 3 to 6 years of patent prosecution experience, with a background in engineering, mathematics, or physics. Successful candidates will have a passion for intellectual property law and a commitment to high-quality work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Handle patent prosecution matters including drafting and filing patent applications, responding to office actions, and managing patent portfolios.
• Assist in patent litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and supporting discovery efforts.
• Provide counsel on patent strategy and risk analysis to clients in the electrical engineering, software, and mechanical fields.
• Interact with clients, inventors, and legal teams to resolve patent-related issues.
• Maintain registration with the USPTO and manage correspondence with patent examiners.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting.
• Experience in patent litigation is a plus.
• A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field such as mathematics or physics.
• Knowledge and experience with other forms of intellectual property (IP) is an advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• All candidates must be registered with the USPTO.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees (Masters or Ph.D.) in relevant fields are a plus but not required.

Certifications

• USPTO Registration (required).

Skills

• Patent prosecution and litigation experience, particularly in the electrical engineering, software, or mechanical fields.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with IP laws and practices related to patents, especially in high-tech industries.
• Proficiency in patent databases, legal research tools, and MS Office suite.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Days Off (PDO) and vacation time.
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion with a focus on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.