Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent to join its team. This role offers unique opportunities within a global law firm environment and involves substantial partner and client interaction.

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and clearance searches.
• Draft patentability opinions and responses to office actions.
• Assist with patent portfolio management and strategy.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to evaluate inventions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in conducting patent searches and analyzing search results.

This AmLaw 100 firm is consistently praised by its associates for offering high caliber, interesting work while still allowing for flexibility in work schedule and respect for its associates. The firm has been consistently on the cutting edge of legal developments, and is a leader in the data privacy and cyber security space. Its associates get top-of-the-market pay and complex work. The atmosphere is friendly and the firm values the career development of its associates, offering great training opportunities and mentorship.