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.