Electrical Engineering & Computer Science / Patent Agent - Birmingham
Job Description
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 all offices with emphasis on 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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