Electrical Patent Agent – AI & Semiconductors

Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP's Patent group is seeking a Patent Agent with at least three years of experience to be located in our Palo Alto office. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding and writing about electrical technologies, including circuit and logic designs, semiconductor structures and fabrication processes, and artificial intelligence.

Strong academic credentials and USPTO admission are required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of agent experience.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• USPTO admission is required.
• Ability to work in office 50% of the work week, increasing to at least 80% starting January 4, 2027.

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 to evaluate patentability and validity.
• Conduct freedom to operate searches, competitive landscape searches, and review prior art.
• Manage a U.S. and foreign patent prosecution docket such that deadlines are met.
• Conduct interviews with examiners at the USPTO.
• Work closely with our collaborative team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times.

Skills

Patent experience

Electrical engineering background

Education

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

Job description

Dorsey & Whitney LLP's Patent group is seeking a Patent Agent with at least three years of experience to be located in our Palo Alto office. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding and writing about electrical technologies, including circuit and logic designs, semiconductor structures and fabrication processes, and artificial intelligence.

Strong academic credentials and USPTO admission are required.