Patent Engineer, Scientist, Or Agent

Recruiter

Milwaukee, WI

Patent Engineer, Scientist, Or Agent

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Patent Engineer, Scientist, or Agent to join their team in Milwaukee, WI. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and at least 2+ years of patent drafting and prosecution experience. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing and codecs, virtual/augmented reality, microscopy systems, and imaging techniques. Experience in software and AI is also highly valued.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Manage and develop client patent portfolios.
• Conduct patent analysis and provide opinions of counsel.
• Support Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings.
• Stay current with changes in patent law and practices.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and team members on patent-related matters.
• Provide technical expertise in optics, acoustics, and virtual/augmented reality.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of patent drafting and prosecution experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Demonstrated experience in optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing and codecs, virtual/augmented reality, microscopy systems and imaging techniques.
• Experience in software and AI is a plus.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical Engineering (with an electrical or software focus).
• Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus.
• Involvement with patent analysis/opinions of counsel and IPRs is a plus.
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Skills:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices.
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Independent work capability as well as effective teamwork.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Problem-solving skills and the confidence to make decisions and propose solutions.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Composure and good judgment in handling unexpected changes.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical fields such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Advanced technical degrees (Master’s or PhD) are highly desirable.
• USPTO registration is a significant advantage.

Job Location:

• Milwaukee, WI

Benefits:

• Challenging and dynamic role.
• Career development planning and professional growth opportunities.
• Performance management and coaching.
• Specialized training programs and mentorship.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness program and employee/family assistance program.
• Competitive base pay with outstanding benefits.
• Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• Performance recognition.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Life and critical illness insurance.
• Parental/family leave.
• A respected organization with a collaborative culture.
• Growing firm with an exciting future.
• Flexible remote work policy (ability to work remotely up to days per week).
• Contemporary work environment with a positive and respectful work climate.