EE/CS Patent Agent: Telecom, AI & Software

MNF Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MNF Global is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney in Austin to draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for telecom, AI, and software technologies. You will work closely with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel to shape patent strategy and portfolios.

The role offers direct client exposure, growth opportunities, and a platform to advance sophisticated technologies within a national IP practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm patent prosecution experience.
• USPTO registration preferred.
• Strong drafting and prosecution background.
• Experience with telecom, AI, software, or related technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.
• Advise clients on patent strategy and portfolio development.
• Collaborate with attorneys across a broad national IP platform.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Client management

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Physics

Job description

Austin, United States | Posted on 10/27/2026

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Telecom, AI & Software Technologies

Austin

Join a Growing IP Practice Handling Advanced Technologies:

A highly regarded IP practice is seeking a Patent Prosecution Agent with at least 3 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications for sophisticated technology clients. This opportunity is presented by MNF Global, a national legal search firm focused on IP, patent, and technology attorney placements.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.
• Advise clients on patent strategy and portfolio development.
• Handle technologies related to telecommunications, AI, software, and computer systems.
• Collaborate with attorneys across a broad national IP platform.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Sophisticated technologies.
• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility.
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding IP practice.

Compensation

• Expected compensation range: approximately $140,000 - $160,000 depending on experience and technical background.

Requirements

• USPTO registration preferred.
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of law firm patent prosecution experience.
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution background.
• Experience with telecom, AI, software, or related technologies preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work directly with clients.