Patent Prosecution Attorney

About the role

We're a boutique patent firm with a wide variety of clientele. This is a Patent Prosecution Attorney role with a salary of $100,000 - $180,000 per year.

Why join us

• Consistent clients
• Supportive partners
• Competitive compensation

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in semiconductor technologies, including written submissions, office action responses, and amendment strategies
• Conduct initial consultations with inventors and clients to understand technical innovations and develop comprehensive prosecution strategies
• Evaluate patentability of semiconductor technologies, conduct prior art searches and analyses, and provide patentability opinions
• Manage prosecution timelines, docket deadlines, and maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status and strategy
• Work with technical experts and inventors to resolve rejection issues and develop effective arguments for allowance
• Handle International Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and foreign patent office matters, including international phase prosecution
• Provide strategic IP counsel on prosecution decisions, prosecution costs, and portfolio development
• Maintain professionalism and develop strong relationships with clients and USPTO examiners
• Contribute to business development efforts and support growth of the semiconductor patent practice
• Stay current on developments in semiconductor technology, patent law, and USPTO guidance

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Registered to practice before the USPTO (patent bar admission required; current registration required)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in patent prosecution, with demonstrated focus on semiconductor, electrical, electronics, or related technologies
• Strong technical background with expertise in semiconductor device design, IC fabrication, semiconductor physics, or related hardware technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Proficiency in patent prosecution software and legal research platforms
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters concurrently

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., etc.) in a technical field related to semiconductors
• Prior experience at a semiconductor company, design house, or foundry in a technical or R&D role
• Experience handling semiconductor patent prosecution matters covering device design, semiconductor manufacturing, or semiconductor equipment
• Experience with interference and post-grant proceedings (inter partes review, reexamination)
• Strong business development experience and ability to manage client relationships
• Experience supporting technology licensing and acquisition activities