Patent Agent – EE CS

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE) in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join its growing IP practice. The role focuses on patent preparation and prosecution across electrical, computer, and software technologies, with significant client interaction. You will draft and prosecute U.S.

patent applications, coordinate with international counsel, and provide strategic IP counseling on a range of matters. The position offers a collaborative environment and strong long‑term career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct invention harvesting meetings with inventors and engineering teams.
• Advise clients regarding invention disclosures, patentability, portfolio strategy, and prosecution.
• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Coordinate foreign patent prosecution with international counsel.
• Provide strategic intellectual property counseling to clients.
• Support patent litigation, licensing, and due diligence as needed.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Technical writing

Client communication

Electrical engineering background

Software technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Patent docketing software

Job description

Chicago, United States | Posted on 07/17/2026

Join a Leading Global Intellectual Property Practice

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join its growing Intellectual Property practice in Chicago, IL.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in patent preparation and prosecution, along with the ability to work across a broad range of electrical, computer, and software technologies. This position offers significant client interaction and the opportunity to work closely with an experienced team of patent attorneys and patent agents on sophisticated domestic and international patent matters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct invention harvesting meetings with inventors and engineering teams.
• Advise clients regarding invention disclosures, patentability, portfolio strategy, and prosecution.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify patentable innovations.
• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Coordinate and manage foreign patent prosecution with international counsel.
• Assist with patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and infringement analyses.
• Provide strategic intellectual property counseling to clients.
• Support patent litigation, licensing, due diligence, and other IP-related matters when needed.
• Serve as a technical resource for attorneys and clients across the broader intellectual property practice.

Practice Areas

• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Software
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Networking & Communications
• Semiconductor Technologies
• Computer Systems
• Consumer Electronics
• Other Emerging Technologies

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join a highly collaborative intellectual property team that works closely across patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, transactions, and related practice areas.
• Represent innovative clients ranging from emerging companies to global technology leaders.
• Handle sophisticated U.S. and international patent matters involving cutting‑edge technologies.
• Enjoy meaningful client interaction, substantial responsibility, and outstanding long‑term career growth.
• Benefit from the resources and platform of a well‑established international law firm.

Compensation

Expected compensation: $170,000–$230,000, depending on experience, technical background, qualifications, and geographic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.
• Minimum of five years of patent drafting and prosecution experience as a Patent Agent in a law firm or corporate intellectual property department.
• Experience handling software‑related patent matters is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent judgment and a proactive, client‑focused approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary performance bonuses.