Electrical, Electronics & Technology Patent Attorney

Pay scale: $190000- $325000

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work option. The role involves working with electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, hardware, software, and related technologies. The position may be filled at various levels depending on experience.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications in electrical, electronics, hardware, software, AI, and related fields.
• Develop prosecution strategies for 35 U.S.C. § 101 eligibility issues.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.
• Independently manage patent matters and portfolios.
• Conduct invention harvesting and develop portfolio strategies.
• Coordinate international patent prosecution.
• Utilize AI-assisted patent tools to enhance efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• Preferably 4 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• USPTO registration; attorney candidates must be admitted to a U.S. state bar.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, or related fields.
• Strong patent drafting skills and understanding of complex technologies.
• Experience with § 101 eligibility considerations and rejections.
• Experience with technology companies and substantial patent portfolios preferred.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related discipline.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in AI-assisted patent tools.

Benefits

• Hybrid work option.

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Job ID: 439072