Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent

An Am Law 100-caliber global law firm seeks an early- to mid-level Patent Agent to join its Patent Development & Strategy practice. This role offers the opportunity to support high-growth technologies in a collaborative, supportive environment with a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in electrical, computer, software, AI, semiconductor, and related technology fields.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to develop patent protection strategies.
• Conduct prior art, patentability, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support IP due diligence and portfolio management matters.
• Assist attorneys with client counseling and strategic patent matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO (required).
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications.
• Experience preparing responses to Office Actions and conducting patentability analyses.
• Strong technical background in software, AI/ML, semiconductors, telecommunications, networking, or computer architecture.
• Prior law firm or in-house IP environment preferred; due diligence, opinions, freedom-to-operate, licensing, or related counseling experience is a plus.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k), and the opportunity to work in a hybrid arrangement combining remote and in-office work.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO (required).
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications.
• Experience preparing responses to Office Actions and conducting patentability analyses.
• Strong technical background in software, AI/ML, semiconductors, telecommunications, networking, or computer architecture.
• Prior law firm or in-house IP environment preferred; due diligence, opinions, freedom-to-operate, licensing, or related counseling experience is a plus.