Electrical Patent Agent: AI & Semiconductor Innovations

Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP's Patent group seeks a Patent Agent with at least three years of agent experience, located in one of several offices including Salt Lake City. The role emphasizes understanding and writing about electrical technologies and requires USPTO admission. The candidate should have a B.S.

in a related field and strong academic credentials. The position involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting searches, managing dockets, and collaborating with a team of

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of agent experience.
• USPTO admission is required.
• Strong academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventor interviews in preparation for drafting original patent applications.
• Draft patent applications and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign jurisdictions via communications with local counsel.
• Prepare office action responses for local and international patent applications.
• File documents with the USPTO when required.
• Perform patent searches, analyze invention disclosures, scientific or technical documents, and review issued patents for patentability and validity.
• Conduct freedom to operate searches, competitive landscape searches, and review prior art.
• Manage a U.S. and foreign patent prosecution docket to meet deadlines.
• Conduct interviews with examiners at the USPTO.
• Work closely with attorneys, agents, paralegals, and assistants to ensure client service excellence.

Skills

Inventor interviews

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Physics or related field

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP's Patent group seeks a Patent Agent with at least three years of agent experience, located in one of several offices including Salt Lake City. The role emphasizes understanding and writing about electrical technologies and requires USPTO admission. The candidate should have a B.S.

in a related field and strong academic credentials. The position involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting searches, managing dockets, and collaborating with a team of