Patent Agent

A law firm in Dallas, TX, is actively seeking a Patent Agent with 1-4 years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, materials sciences, or chemical engineering. Preferred candidates will have a background in semiconductor processing and electronic fabrication methods, along with strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is also desirable for this role.

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in the specified technical fields.
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to gather necessary information for patent drafting.
• Conduct thorough reviews of technical documents and prior art to ensure comprehensive patent applications.
• Engage in communication with patent examiners to address inquiries and facilitate successful patent prosecution.
• Provide legal and technical support for intellectual property matters related to semiconductor processing and electronic fabrication.

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, materials sciences, or chemical engineering.

Skills:

• Well-developed skills in patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Legal and/or technical experience with semiconductor processing and electronic fabrication methods (preferred).
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to read and speak Mandarin (preferred).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

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Located in downtown Dallas, the largest branch of a significant Texas law firm has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the legal industry. Business and litigation services are offered to a varied spectrum of clients. This firm has a very solid reputation in the State of Texas and has a growing reputation around the country. The firm consistently scores very well on associate quality of life surveys, and many associates throughout Texas consider working at this firm to be an ultimate of sorts. We have a high degree of enthusiasm for this firm. Getting a position in this firm is no easy task, and the firm does fairly consistently look for top grades and credentials. Additionally, we believe that there is a high degree of diversity within this firm and that the firm makes a solid effort to foster diversity within the workplace. The old adage, No one ever got fired for choosing IBM could be reworded for this firm to state that No one ever made a serious career mistake going here. That is true. If you like challenging work and you want to be part of a powerful Texas firm with a lot of significant heritage in the State of Texas, this may be the place for you. Compensation at this firm is as high as any top Texas firm, and the partners are consistently some of the most highly compensated lawyers in the state.