Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science Patent Attorney

Sughrue Mion PLLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sughrue Mion, PLLC, a leading IP law firm in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Patent Attorney to join our team and handle diverse patent prosecution matters.

The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted to at least one state bar, registered before the USPTO, and have two or more years of substantial patent prosecution experience; examiner experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO and 2+ years of substantial patent prosecution experience.
• Experience as a patent examiner is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patent prosecution including preparation and prosecution of patent applications and related analyses.
• Research and analysis of technologies across internet, semiconductor, software and hardware domains.
• Hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement as required in Washington, DC.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Computer Sci

Patent Prosecution

USPTO Registered

Bar Admission

Education

Bachelor's in EE/CE/CS

JD (ABA-accredited law school)

Bar admission (state)

USPTO registration

Job description

Sughrue Mion, PLLC, a leading Intellectual Property law firm located in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Patent Attorney.

Purpose Statement: Assist with various tasks related to patent prosecution including all aspects of preparation and prosecution of patent applications, and research and analysis of technologies. Technology areas such as internet technologies, semiconductor design and manufacturing process, computer software and hardware, microprocessor circuits and systems, telecommunications, communications protocols and systems, and electrical circuits.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science. Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar (for attorney). Strong academic credentials. Registered to practice before the USPTO. Two or more years of substantial recent patent prosecution experience.

Experience as a patent examiner a plus.

Position Location:

This position is located in the Washington, DC office and is generally offered with a hybrid option of in-office and remote, as required.