Hybrid Patent Agent — Electrical & CS Prosecution

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 law firm, seeks a Patent Agent to join its Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The role involves supporting an innovative portfolio across AI, telecommunications, autonomous systems, software, cybersecurity, and hardware platforms.

Hybrid work model with multiple locations, including Los Angeles, SF, Denver, Atlanta, Houston, St. Louis, and Kansas City. Requires USPTO admission and 2+ years of patent experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field.
• USPTO admission is required to practice before the USPTO.
• At least 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patents in electrical, software or computer technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Partner with inventors and clients to identify and protect IP.
• Draft patent applications involving electrical, software, communications, and computer tech.
• Analyze inventions and advise on strategic patent protection.
• Conduct patentability assessments and support portfolio development.
• Assist with IP strategy and portfolio management initiatives.
• Collaborate with attorneys and technical professionals on domestic and international matters.

Skills

Patent experience

Technical writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EE/CS background

Education

Electrical/CS engineering degree

Job description

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 law firm, seeks a Patent Agent to join its Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The role involves supporting an innovative portfolio across AI, telecommunications, autonomous systems, software, cybersecurity, and hardware platforms.

Hybrid work model with multiple locations, including Los Angeles, SF, Denver, Atlanta, Houston, St. Louis, and Kansas City. Requires USPTO admission and 2+ years of patent experience.