Patent Agent (CS/EE) — Drafting & Prosecution Expert

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

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.