Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Patent Prosecution Associate

Armstrong Teasdale; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Teasdale LLP seeks a patent attorney or agent with a strong technical background in EE/CS to prepare and prosecute patent applications and advise on patentability, clearance, and portfolio strategy for a diverse clientele.

The role emphasizes high-level, strategic handling of matters across stages and requires USPTO registration; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or Engineering Physics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications for a diverse clientele.
• Provide patentability and clearance opinions.
• Assist in patent portfolio management and strategy.
• Engage in licensing and enforcement of patents.
• Occasionally travel (less than 10%).
• Handle high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters across stages.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electronics Engineering

Physics

Engineering Physics

Job description

Overview

• Requires a technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or Engineering Physics.
• Work involves the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent portfolio management, licensing, and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.
• Handles the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion.
• Expected to manage and generate business through group and individual efforts.
• Must be registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Indirectly supervises support staff, patent agents, or junior associates.
• Travel requirement is less than 10%.