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David Careers

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Agent - Houston

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direct counselHouston (TX)
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SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$110,000 - $190,000

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About the role

Job Description: Direct Counsel is partnered with an AmLaw 100 firm seeking mid-level patent agents to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position is open to the firm's Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington, DC, Houston, Kansas City, or Phoenix offices. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and superb writing and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies
  • Conduct patentability searches and analysis
  • Draft responses to USPTO office actions
  • Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop patent strategies
  • Review and analyze technical disclosures
Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
  • Admission to the USPTO required
  • Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills
  • Experience in data science, AI, networking technologies (including network security), machine learning, and hardware security is highly preferred
Compensation
Salary range: $110,000 - $190,000 depending on experience
Discretionary performance-based bonus may be available Eligible for firm benefits including: medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off
Application Requirements: Please submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript (and graduate when applicable), and writing sample (preferred patent application).

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