Patent Agent - Artificial Intelligence & Software

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Palo Alto (CA); Presencial; USD 105 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP in Palo Alto seeks Patent Agents with AI or software experience to draft and prosecute patent applications.

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is required, with USPTO registration and prior prosecution experience expected. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent agent work experience.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree required.
• Prior patent prosecution experience required.
• USPTO registration number required.
• Previous work experience in AI or Software is required.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing patent applications for filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office; evaluating the underlying technology of inventions; opinion writing; client counseling; litigation support; and providing technical assistance on projects.

Conhecimentos

Patent prosecution experience

AI/Software experience

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS

Ferramentas

USPTO registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Finnegan is seeking Patent Agents with Artificial Intelligence (in particular natural language processing) or Software experience to draft and prosecute patent applications in our Palo Alto Office.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree required. Prior patent prosecution experience required. USPTO registration number required. Previous work experience in AI or Software is required. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a patent agent.

Responsibilities of Patent Agents include: preparing patent applications for filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office; evaluating the underlying technology of inventions; opinion writing; client counseling; litigation support; and providing technical assistance on projects.

Our patent prosecution practice includes recognized experts and seasoned professionals with science and/or engineering backgrounds. Many hold advanced degrees in their technical fields and/or have worked in the industry.

We train our professionals to draft and prosecute patent applications strategically and with the clients’ interests and instructions always at the forefront. We strive to add value from the invention mining/invention disclosure stage by collaborating with the client’s scientific contributors to set boundaries and to define the scope of the developed invention. We also seek to effectively communicate the achievements of our clients’ inventions to the USPTO and convey the boundaries and advantages of the inventions during the patent prosecution process. We work on some of the most complex and high value matters for clients both large and small, with a deep bench of professionals and support staff.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $105,000 - $200,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Finnegan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, as defined by applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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