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Patent Prosecution - Patent Agent (High Tech) - SD

Mintz Levin

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Chemical Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Database Technology, Detail Oriented, Due Diligence, Electrical Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Image Processing, Interviewing Skills, Invention Disclosures, Invention Documentation, Invention Reviews, Legal, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Patent Analysis, Patent Procurement, Patents, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Control, Regulations, Signal Processing, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
Today
About the Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution Section

Our patent prosecution team takes our client's strongest innovations and efficiently crafts patents to obtain protections in mission-critical jurisdictions. We have a deep bench of associates, patent agents, andtechnical advisors to draft applications, respond to office actions, conduct examiner interviews, and perform freedom to operate studies. We help clients identify innovations, develop prosecution strategy, and ensure quality control - providing critical guidance to help clients succeed.

Responsibilities

Mintz is looking for a Patent Agent with at least one year of patent prosecution experience to join the San Diego office. The ideal candidate will have a technology background in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or chemical engineering. Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following technologies: hardware and devices, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image and/or signal processing. Specific duties include:
  • Reviewing invention disclosure documents and conducting invention disclosure meetings
  • Conducting prior searches, reviewing references and analyzing patentability
  • Drafting patent applications
  • Reviewing USPTO office actions, formulating response strategies, conducting examiner interviews, and drafting and filing responses
  • Managing U.S. and foreign dockets
  • Analyzing patents in connection with due diligence and/or freedom to operate analyses
Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published guidelines.

Qualifications
  • USPTO admission is required
  • At least one year of patent prosecution experience in one or more of the following technologies: hardware and devices, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image and/or signal processing.
  • A technology background in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or chemical engineering.
  • Prior work experience in a law firm strongly preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A high level of professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients
  • Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings


About Mintz

Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $200,000. This position is bonus eligible.

Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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