PATENT AGENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE

Pernini Recruiting Company; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Patent Agent in our Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Prosecution Practice Group. The candidate will protect innovations across AI, software, telecommunications, autonomous systems, and hardware platforms while collaborating with a national IP team.

Requirements include a degree in EE/CE/CS/Physics, USPTO admission, and 2+ years of patent experience. Hybrid work model and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO required.
• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Draft patent applications involving electrical, software, and computer technologies.
• Analyze inventions and develop strategic patent protection recommendations.
• Conduct patentability assessments and support portfolio development efforts.
• Assist with intellectual property strategy and portfolio management initiatives.
• Collaborate with attorneys and technical professionals on domestic and international matters.

Skills

Patent preparation and prosecution

USPTO admission

Technical writing

Communication skills

Drafting patent applications

Collaboration with inventors

AI/ML and cybersecurity awareness

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Physics

Related technical discipline

Job description

PATENT AGENT – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE

Multiple Locations Available...full list at the bottom of this description.

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Our Client

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a talented Patent Agent to join its Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work with innovative companies, emerging technologies, and sophisticated patent portfolios while collaborating with a nationally recognized intellectual property team.

The successful candidate will assist clients in protecting advancements across a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence, telecommunications, autonomous systems, software, cybersecurity, and next-generation hardware platforms.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required
• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly understand and communicate complex innovations
• Background drafting and prosecuting patent applications in electrical engineering, software, or computer-related technologies
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and hardware security solutions
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work directly with inventors, engineers, researchers, and in-house intellectual property teams
• Prior law firm, engineering, research, or industry experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills

Preferred Technical Background

Candidates with familiarity in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Networks
• Telecommunications, including 5G, 6G, and related technologies
• Autonomous Driving and Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Radio Frequency (RF) Circuitry
• Hardware Security and Communications Security
• Encryption and Decryption Technologies
• Software and Computer-Implemented Inventions

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
• Work closely with inventors and clients to identify and protect valuable intellectual property
• Draft patent applications involving complex electrical, software, communications, and computer technologies
• Analyze inventions and develop strategic patent protection recommendations
• Conduct patentability assessments and support broader patent portfolio development efforts
• Assist with intellectual property strategy and portfolio management initiatives
• Collaborate with attorneys and technical professionals on sophisticated domestic and international patent matters

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded intellectual property practice that advises innovative companies across a broad spectrum of technologies technologies.

The firm offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth. Team members enjoy meaningful client interaction, sophisticated technical work, and the opportunity to develop deep subject-matter expertise across rapidly evolving industries.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $140,000 - $250,000 annually, commensurate with experience, technical background, and qualifications.

Performance-Based Bonus: Eligible for discretionary bonus opportunities based on individual and firm performance.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off; parental leave; healthcare spending accounts; and additional wellness and financial benefits.

Additional Perks: Includes professional development resources, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and a supportive culture designed to promote long-term success both personally and professionally.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript, graduate transcript (if applicable), and a writing sample (preferably a patent application) for consideration.

Locations

Preferred Office Locations:

• Los Angeles, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• Denver, CO
• Atlanta, GA
• Houston, TX
• St. Louis, MO
• Kansas City, MO

Additional firm locations may be considered based on candidate qualifications and business need.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.