Patent Agent

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner P.A; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long- and short-term disability

Monthly parking allowance

Home computer allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

A leading intellectual property firm in San Jose is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent to join their innovative team. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting prior art searches, and collaborating across cutting-edge technologies. Ideal candidates will have a S./M.S./Ph.D. in relevant fields and must be USPTO registered. The firm offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, and allowances for parking and home office setups.

Qualifications

• USPTO registration required.
• Proven analytical skills and strong technical writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative environment that lets you focus on clients’ needs.
• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Conduct prior art searches and analyze patentability.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

S./M.S./Ph.D. in engineering, software or related fields, chemistry or biotech

Job description

SLW Has World-Class Clients and Career Opportunites to Match

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At SLW, we're passionate about innovation and the role intellectual property plays in shaping the future. Explore our full-time roles—Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Specialist—and Summer 2025 Internships for law students and engineering students (San Jose only for engineering).

Full-Time | All Locations
(Cloud + Physical Offices)

Who We’re Looking For

• S./M.S./Ph.D. in engineering, software or related fields, chemistry or biotech
• USPTO registration required
• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills

What You'll Do

• Work in a collaborative environment that lets you focus on clients’ needs
• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Conduct prior art searches and analyze patentability
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys across cutting-edge technologies
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance; long- and short-term disability
• Monthly parking; home computer; cell phone allowances

How To Apply

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