Patent Agent

BakerHostetler Career; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Performance Bonus Program

Generous Time Off

Generous Retirement Program including

Group Health, Dental, and Vision

BHealthy Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance – Self

Short and Long-Term Disability

Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

Job summary

BakerHostetler is seeking a Computer Science/Engineering or Electrical Engineering Patent Agent to join our AmLaw 100 firm and support the Intellectual Property Team in one of our office locations. This role is ideal for highly accomplished individuals who wish to advance their careers in a collaborative, forward-thinking law firm.

Qualifications include 3+ years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and registration to practice before the USPTO.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering and be registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience in IP law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patent drafting, patent prosecution, and IP due diligence;
• Responses to office actions;
• Prepare, obtain, and analyze patent searches and provide assessments on patentability, prior art, non-infringement, and validity;
• Client counseling and portfolio management;
• Licensing;
• Proven IP law firm experience;
• Superb writing and research skills; and
• A strong academic record.

Skills

Patent law

US Patent Office registration

3+ years experience

Bachelor's degree (CS/CE or EE)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Baker Hostetler is looking for a Computer Science/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Patent Agent to join our firm. This is a unique opportunity to work in our AmLaw 100 firm and support the Intellectual Property Team in one of our office locations.

This position is ideal for those individuals who have attained a high level of academic and professional achievement and wish to further their careers with a collaborative team in a forward-thinking law firm.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience, and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering and be registered to practice before the USPTO.

Responsibilities

Patent drafting, patent prosecution, and IP due diligence;

• Responses to office actions;
• Prepare, obtain, and analyze patent searches and provide assessments on patentability, prior art, non-infringement, and validity;
• Client counseling and portfolio management;
• Licensing;
• Proven IP law firm experience;
• Superb writing and research skills; and
• A strong academic record.

Additional Experience Desired

• Experience working with software development.

About Us

BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. With over 1,000 attorneys in 18 offices from coast to coast, BakerHostetler is a great place to work for those seeking professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. We deliver the highest quality counsel to our clients, who include many of the nation’s largest and most well-known companies. BakerHostetler’s values have remained unchanged since our founding more than 100 years ago: dedication to the law, commitment to the highest standard of client service, continuous development of our people, and active participation in the communities in which we work and live.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Performance Bonus Program
• Generous Time Off
• Generous Retirement Program including 401(k) Plan
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• BHealthy Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance – Self and Family
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

Atlanta, GA; Austin, Dallas or Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, Orange County or San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Seattle, WA; Washington D.C.; Wilmington, DE

Salary Range

The salary offered in any location will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance- and hours-based bonus program.

Ohio, Georgia, Florida applicants – The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $130,000–180,000.

All other office locations – The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $130,000–180,000.