EE/CS Patent Agent

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end discretionary bonus potential

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

National Law Firm in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patent Agent to support a broad IP practice beyond traditional prosecution, including preparation, portfolio strategy and litigation support.

The role involves drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications in electrical, computer and software tech, working with inventors and clients, and advising on prosecution strategy. A strong technical background and writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of prep and pros experience in EE/CS matters.
• Advanced technical degree preferred.
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving complex electrical, computer and software technologies.
• Conduct invention disclosure meetings and work directly with inventors and clients.
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions.
• Assist with domestic and international patent portfolio strategy.
• Analyze patents, prior art and technical materials.
• Support patent litigation matters, including technical research, claim analysis, validity and infringement issues.
• Collaborate with experienced patent prosecution and litigation attorneys.
• Provide clear, practical guidance regarding patentability and prosecution strategy.

Skills

Patent drafting

Prosecution experience

Communication skills

Inventor liaison

Education

Advanced technical degree

Job description

A well-established national law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its growing Intellectual Property practice. This position offers a broader mix of work than a traditional prosecution-only role, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio strategy, technical analysis, and support for patent litigation and other contested IP matters.

Chicago, IL

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving complex electrical, computer and software technologies
• Conduct invention disclosure meetings and work directly with inventors and clients
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions
• Assist with domestic and international patent portfolio strategy
• Analyze patents, prior art and technical materials
• Support patent litigation matters, including technical research, claim analysis, validity and infringement issues
• Collaborate with experienced patent prosecution and litigation attorneys
• Provide clear, practical guidance regarding patentability and prosecution strategy

Technical Background

Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Telecommunications and wireless technologies
• Signal processing
• Software and computer-implemented technologies
• Related electrical and computer technologies

Professional Growth and Development

The Patent Agent will receive meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with experienced IP attorneys across multiple offices. The firm provides formal professional-development programs, mentoring and exposure to both patent prosecution and litigation matters.

Anticipated Compensation

• Base salary of $140,000-$180,000
• Compensation will vary based on experience, technical background, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors

Requirements

• 3-5 Years of prep and pros experience in EE/CS matters
• Advanced technical degree preferred
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Outstanding writing, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, inventors and sophisticated technology clients
• Interest in handling a combination of patent prosecution and patent litigation support
• Year-end discretionary bonus potential
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• Paid leave options, including parental leave
• Firm-sponsored learning and professional-development programs