Patent Agent (Electrical)

Job Title: Patent Agent (Electrical)

Locations: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Washington, DC or other offices as required.

Our client, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group of our Intellectual Property and Technology Division.

The firm's patent agents procure patent protection for its clients. The major clients that we advise include companies in the following industries: industrial automation software; aviation; industrial machinery and controls; medical devices; outdoor recreational products; consumer products; transportation; construction; agribusiness; sports and recreation; cannabis; heat, ventilating and air conditioning; infrastructure protection and repair; manufacturing equipment; and electrical and fiber optic connectors.

This position's responsibilities would include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with freedom to operate and due diligence assessments.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, higher degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar engineering degree and/or work experience
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience managing patent prosecution docket and taking "ownership" of patent applications and patents during all phases of patent prosecution.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with supervising partners, patent legal administration assistants, patent paralegals, and docketing specialists.
• Law firm or in-house IP experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience across a broad range of technologies, including mechanical, electro-mechanical, electrical, and software, is a significant plus

Essential Functions

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications.
• Coordinate and correspond with foreign law firms and associates to file foreign patent applications.
• Coordinate and correspond with clients for processing and legalization of formal documents for filing in U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing License where needed.
• Maintain client patent portfolio.
• Prepare and send notices to clients regarding upcoming deadlines.
• Correspond with foreign law firms regarding filings, deadlines and billings.
• Anticipate supervising partner or client needs for specific projects.
• Delegate effectively and as appropriate with Paralegals or Legal Administrative Assistants. 
• Meet billable hour requirement of 1650 per year.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions. 
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Compensation varies by location, and ranges from $88k-$122K depending on experience and office location.