EE/CS Patent Agent: Telecom, AI & Software

MNF Global; Georgia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MNF Global is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney for a telecom, AI and software technologies practice in Houston. The role requires at least 3 years of law firm patent prosecution experience and a strong drafting background.

You will draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, work with inventors and in-house counsel, and advise on patent strategy and portfolio development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of law firm patent prosecution experience.
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution background.
• Experience with telecom, AI, software technologies preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work directly with clients.

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 national IP platform.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Drafting

Communication

Client management

Tech industry knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Engineering/CS/Physics degree

Job description

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Telecom, AI & Software Technologies

Houston

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.