Patent Agent – Software Technologies (Atlanta, GA / Other)

Kilpatrick’s Electronics & Software Team is seeking a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent experienced in preparing and prosecuting software-related applications.

About the role

Applicants with at least 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications, with a focus on software technologies such as cloud, security encryption, AI, bioinformatics, mobile applications, databases, and networking.

Requirements

• USPTO Registration Number
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution
• Education or work experience related to software technologies (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented

Transcripts and patent prosecution writing samples will be requested.

Locations

This position is based in one of the following Kilpatrick office locations:

• Atlanta, GA
• Denver, CO
• Houston, TX
• Raleigh, NC
• Seattle, WA
• Winston-Salem, NC

About the company

Kilpatrick is a full-service, international law firm with more than 600 attorneys who work with forward-thinking clients in established and emerging industries to solve their most business-critical matters. The firm delivers results-oriented counsel for corporations at all stages of the growth cycle, from financial transactions and securities to intellectual property management. A close collaboration between practice areas ensures comprehensive client service.

We serve clients globally from offices in the U.S., China, Japan, and Sweden. The firm values long-term client relationships built on trust, mutual respect, and a commitment to achieving both business and legal goals. Clients who engage Kilpatrick once typically return for future matters.