Electronics Patent AgentDirect Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent with 1-2 years of patent prosecution experience to join an Am Law 100 firm's nationally recognized Intellectual Property Department and Electronics Practice Group in Silicon Valley. This opportunity is ideal for a registered patent agent with a technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics who is interested in working with innovative companies on sophisticated electronics and software technologies.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications involving complex electronics and software technologies.
Interview inventors and analyze technical disclosures.
Draft patent specifications and claims.
Prepare responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) office actions.
Conduct prior art searches and patentability analyses.
Support patent portfolio development and protection strategies.
Work directly with inventors, in-house legal teams, clients, and attorneys.
Handle patent matters involving emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, software, semiconductors, communications and networking systems, wireless and optical systems, and medical devices.
Qualifications:
1-2 years of patent prosecution experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required.
Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
Advanced engineering degree preferred but not required.
Strong academic credentials.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing abilities.
Attention to detail and ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, precise patent applications.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines while working collaboratively with inventors, clients, and attorneys.
Location: Silicon Valley, California.
Compensation:
$120,000-$150,000 annually, depending on education, experience, internal pay equity, and other job-related factors, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
