Senior Patent Attorney, Video Compression

About the role

Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. Our team’s innovative work has led to significant contributions to technologies such as 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression. Ofinno holds strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with several of the world’s leading technology companies that use such technologies. At Ofinno, we foster an environment of collaboration and excellence, where researchers can focus on delivering breakthroughs that shape the future of technology.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications, including patents for standardized technologies in the media coding technologies such as point-cloud coding, 3D mesh coding, and video compression.
• Work closely with Ofinno’s Video Compression inventors in the drafting and prosecution of patents before the USPTO and foreign counterparts.
• Advise overseas attorneys on applications for foreign patent applications.
• Manage Ofinno’s Video Compression patent portfolio.
• Create presentations and reports of patent matters and patent portfolios.
• Review patent applications by:
• Assisting with drafting of specifications, figures, and claims
• Assisting with filings and payments of fees
• Searching prior art for relevant subject matter
• Helping to prepare client presentations

Requirements

• License to practice before a State Bar (Virginia preferred) and the USPTO
• 3+ years of experience drafting and prosecuting patents, managing portfolios, performing patent analysis, and developing patent strategies
• Experience with media compression technologies such as point-cloud coding, 3D mesh coding, or video compression
• Familiarity with video compression standards (e.g., MPEG standards) is preferred

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of patent law and procedures
• Experience with patent drafting and prosecution
• Understanding of media compression technologies

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Free healthcare plans
• Free food
• Unlimited paid time off
• On-campus gym

Pay

Salary range: TBD

Schedule

Full-time