Patent Agent - Electrical, Electronics & Technology

Procopio; United States; Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Procopio's IP practice seeks an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join its team, handling electrical, electronics, software and related technologies. You will draft and prosecute sophisticated U.S. patent applications and collaborate with inventors and in-house counsel.

Compensation ranges from $190,000 to $325,000, with performance-based incentive potential. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of substantive patent drafting/prosecution, USPTO registration, and bar admission, plus a

Qualifications

• Substantive patent drafting and prosecution experience (4+ years).
• USPTO registration and bar admission in a U.S. state.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, CS or related fields.
• Strong patent drafting skills with the ability to understand complex technologies.
• Experience with §101 eligibility issues and responses.
• Experience with large tech portfolios and in-house counsel interaction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute sophisticated U.S. patent applications involving electrical, electronics, hardware, software, AI, and related technologies.
• Develop prosecution strategies for 101 eligibility issues, particularly for software, AI, and computer-implemented inventions.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.
• Manage patent matters and portfolios with a high degree of independence.
• Conduct invention harvesting and develop portfolio and prosecution strategies.
• Coordinate international patent prosecution.
• Use AI-assisted patent tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Patent drafting

Prosecution experience

§101 eligibility

International prosecution

In-house collaboration

AI-assisted tools

Education

USPTO registration

Bar admission (US state)

4+ years patent experience

Job description

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Current Position

Patent Attorney or Patent Agent - Electrical, Electronics & Technology

Procopio is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property practice. We are looking for a technically strong patent professional with experience in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, hardware, software, and related technologies. The position may be filled at the Patent Agent, Associate, Senior Associate, or Special Counsel level depending on experience.

Compensation

The anticipated compensation range is $190,000-$325,000, based on experience, qualifications, technical background, and ability to independently manage sophisticated patent work, including performance-based incentive compensation,

What You'll Do

• Draft and prosecute sophisticated U.S. patent applications involving electrical, electronics, hardware, software, AI, and related technologies.
• Develop prosecution strategies for 35 U.S.C. § 101 eligibility issues, particularly for software, AI, and computer-implemented inventions.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.
• Manage patent matters and portfolios with a high degree of independence.
• Conduct invention harvesting and develop portfolio and prosecution strategies.
• Coordinate international patent prosecution.
• Use AI-assisted patent tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Preferably 4+ years of substantive patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• USPTO registration; attorney candidates must also be admitted to a U.S. state bar.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related discipline.
• Strong patent drafting skills and ability to understand complex technologies.
• Meaningful § 101 experience, including drafting applications and claims with eligibility considerations in mind and responding to § 101 rejections.
• Experience with sophisticated technology companies, substantial patent portfolios, and direct interaction with in-house counsel is preferred.

Why Procopio

Procopio's IP practice works at the forefront of innovation, helping emerging technology companies and global industry leaders protect their most important technologies. You will work on cutting-edge technologies, take meaningful ownership of client matters, and collaborate with an experienced team of patent attorneys and agents.

Procopio's Patent Law group has received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms, and Procopio attorneys and practices are routinely recognized by Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.