Patent Agent – EE CS

MNF Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Performance bonuses

Job summary

MNF Global in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join its leading Intellectual Property practice. You will draft and prosecute U.S.

patent applications across electrical, computer, software, and related technologies, collaborating with patent attorneys and inventors. The ideal candidate has at least five years of patent experience in a law firm or corporate IP department, USPTO registration, excellent technical writing and communication skills, and the ability to explain complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of five years drafting and prosecuting patents as a Patent Agent.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO is required.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications across electrical, computer, software, and related technologies.
• Conduct invention harvesting meetings and advise on disclosures and portfolio strategy.
• Coordinate foreign patent prosecution with international counsel.
• Provide IP counseling and support litigation, licensing, due diligence as needed.
• Serve as technical resource for attorneys and clients across IP practice.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

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 Dallas, TX. 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.

Technology Focus

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.