Patent Scientist - Physics

Responsibilities

• Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.
• Creating technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention.
• Writing patent applications, including description and claims, with clarity and technical accuracy.
• Analyzing cited references, developing amendments and arguments, and conducting Examiner interviews.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science (BS or BSc) degree in physics, applied physics, engineering physics or related engineering disciplines with a strong understanding of solid-state physics including semiconductor physics.
• An advanced degree (MS or PhD) is a plus.
• Work experience in a related technical field, e.g., integrated circuit (IC) device design and fabrication, is desirable.
• Registration number to practice before the USPTO is preferred.
• In the absence of having a registration number, interest and eligibility to obtain a registration number are required.
• At least 1 year of patent prosecution experience is desired.
• Former USPTO Examiner experience is a plus.
• Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.
• At least part-time attendance at a Knobbe office in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle/Bellevue, New York, or Washington D.C. required.

Benefits

Details related to benefits will be confirmed at time of hire.

Pay

Base salary for this position is $125,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The compensation for this position may include bonuses.

Schedule

Details related to schedule will be confirmed at time of hire.

Skills

Strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Knobbe Martens

Knobbe Martens is a highly respected intellectual property law firm, offering legal services in all aspects of intellectual property and technology law. The firm’s litigation group handles cases throughout the U.S. and coordinates strategy for disputes worldwide. Founded in California in 1962, the firm has about 275 lawyers and scientists based in offices located in Orange County, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Bellavue, and Washington D.C. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse international client base, from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. At Knobbe Martens, the health and well-being of our employees is of utmost importance. We offer competitive pay and health benefits, generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, a flexible spending account, wellness programs, and more.