Hybrid Patent Agent – Electrical Eng & CS

6 Degrees Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client seeks a Patent Agent specializing in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to join its Hybrid practice in San Francisco, CA. You will assist innovative teams and manage global patent portfolios.

The role requires USPTO admission and 2+ years of patent prep/prosecution, with strong writing and communication skills. Collaboration with inventors, engineers, and in-house IP teams is essential for successful protection of emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO is required.
• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Strong technical aptitude for understanding complex innovations.
• Background drafting and prosecuting patent applications in electrical engineering, software, or computer-related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Work with inventors, engineers, researchers, and in-house IP teams.
• Draft patent applications involving electrical, software, and computer technologies.
• Analyze inventions and develop strategic patent protection recommendations.
• Assist with IP strategy and portfolio management and collaborate on domestic/international matters.

Skills

USPTO admitted

Patent prosecution

Technical writing

Electrical/CS expertise

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in EE/CS/related

Job description

Our Client seeks a Patent Agent specializing in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to join its Hybrid practice in San Francisco, CA. You will assist innovative teams and manage global patent portfolios.

The role requires USPTO admission and 2+ years of patent prep/prosecution, with strong writing and communication skills. Collaboration with inventors, engineers, and in-house IP teams is essential for successful protection of emerging technologies.