Patent Agent/Advisor (Software/AI)

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with substantive industry experience and degree in software, computer science, or a related field to join our busy patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses
• Analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions
• Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions

Qualifications

• Substantive industry experience and degree in software, computer science, or a related field
• Must be eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent
• Broad scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering is required
• Expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning is strongly preferred
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English
• Must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others

Benefits

• Law school tuition assistance available to patent agent candidates
• Full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short term medical benefits
• Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
• Sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
• New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources

Pay

The expected annual pay range for this position is $125,000 - $228,000. Final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.