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Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

  • Legal
  • Austin, TX, USA

Patent Agent Opportunity – Advance Your Career in Intellectual Property Law

Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking a skilled Patent Agent with a strong technical background and at least two years of patent prosecution experience. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about cutting-edge technology and intellectual property law, offering a collaborative environment where you'll work closely with inventors, researchers, and attorneys to shape the future of innovation.

As a Patent Agent, you'll play a key role in evaluating new technologies, assessing patentability, drafting applications, and responding to USPTO actions. This position provides an exciting career path for those eager to contribute to groundbreaking advancements across multiple industries.

Key Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 2 years of patent prosecution experience
  • USPTO registration (or eligibility to register)
  • Expertise in wireless technologies (5G, Wi-Fi), AI, processor and memory systems, image processing, and RF front-end
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Experience:

  • Working directly with clients to develop and manage patent portfolios
  • Knowledge of autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, or computer vision

Location & Compensation:

This position may be based in any of our US offices (Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC).  The expected base salary for major markets (New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver) is between $140,000 and $250,000, with additional bonus opportunities based on performance. Salary ranges may vary by location depending on market data.

This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking firm and gain invaluable experience at the intersection of law and technology. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!