IP, Technology Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Associate, Mid-Senior Level

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP seeks a patent prosecution associate with a strong engineering background to work on technologies from rockets to AI and software. The role emphasizes direct partner and client interaction and requires experience in patent prosecution and counseling for top tech clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, a degree in EE/CS/CE/Applied Physics or equivalent, a US law degree, and must hold U.S. bar membership with USPTO registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of patent prosecution and counseling experience.
• Degree in EE/CE/Applied Physics/CS or equivalent; ABA law degree.
• U.S. bar and USPTO registration required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecution and patent counseling for cutting-edge technologies.
• Direct engagement with partners, clients and engineers.
• Collaborate with our San Francisco or Washington DC offices on matters.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Client interaction

Technical depth in EE/CS

Education

Electrical engineering / Computer engineering / Applied physics / Computer science

ABA-accredited law degree

US Bar admission

USPTO registration

Job description

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP seeks a patent prosecution associate who is excited to work on cutting-edge technology for the world’s top tech companies. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable working on innovations ranging from rocket engines and satellite systems to next-generation artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, robotics, and advanced software technologies. The successful candidate will possess the technical depth to engage credibly with engineers, scientists, and developers on complex technologies, while also demonstrating the professionalism and confidence to work directly with sophisticated clients and industry leaders. The position will involve a significant amount of direct partner and client interaction, and unique opportunities that come from working for a truly global law firm.

This position will primarily involve prosecution and patent counseling but will also have opportunity to support various other types of related legal work. The ideal candidate is a junior- to mid-level patent prosecution and counseling associate with at least 3 years of experience, preferably in our San Francisco or Washington D.C. offices. Applicants must have a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent experience, and a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school. U.S. bar membership and registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office is also required.

Compensation for this role will be top-of-market, with an annualized salary range of $260,000 to $390,000 for associates, depending on the candidate’s overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary or an hours-based bonus, consistent with market practice. In addition, this position will be eligible for the firm’s fringe benefits as they currently exist.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail].

All vacancies are open to direct applicants. Recruitment agencies; please be advised that we have a preferred supplier list in place for all roles.