Patent Agent or Attorney (EE)

Edell, Shapiro & Finnan; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid employee health insurance

401k matching

Firm sponsored LTD/Life

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly wellness activities

Complimentary Parking

Job summary

Edell, Shapiro & Finnan is seeking a full-time Patent Agent or Attorney (Electrical Engineer) in Gaithersburg, MD. Join our patent prosecution team and enjoy a family-friendly culture with a hybrid work option.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of patent application drafting experience, registration as a U.S. patent agent, and a background in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in patent application drafting.
• Registration as a U.S. patent agent.
• Excellent academic credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications for U.S.-based companies.
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Conduct patentability and infringement studies.

Skills

Patent application drafting

U.S. patent practice and procedures

Strong writing and communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science

Job description

Edell, Shapiro & Finnan (“ESF”), an Intellectual Property Boutique, located in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a full-time, Patent Agent or Attorney (Electrical Engineer) to join the patent prosecution team.

About Us

We are a fast-growing, thriving, mid-sized IP firm that originated in the mid 80s. We are proud to boast a family-friendly culture, a casual dress code, and a very convenient commute to those living in the suburbs of Montgomery County. We prefer local candidates, as face time is part of the job, but technologically offer the ability to work from home when desired (we are hybrid at the present time). Our ideal candidate has a few years of experience at a high-volume firm, and is looking for a quality of life adjustment. At ESF, we celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We serve a diverse client base, which includes small start-up companies, academic institutions, and Fortune 500 companies having some of the world’s largest IP portfolios. This client base values our knowledge, experience, and commitment to their objectives. Training will be provided to understand client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications for U.S.-based and some non-U.S.-based companies. Meet with inventors, discuss the technology, and draft patent applications. Understand a wide range of technologies, or be able to quickly get up to speed on technologies.
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting examiner interviews, filing responses, appeals, etc.
• Instruct non-U.S.-based law firms in the prosecution of patent applications in various countries outside the U.S.
• Conduct patentability, infringement/clearance and validity studies, and related client counseling and opinion rendering.
• Participate in IPR proceedings at USPTO.
• Communicate with outside counsel in connection with all activities mentioned above.
• EE candidate will work in a wide range of technologies including wired and wireless networks and devices, wireless communication protocol technologies, media communication systems, network security, optical networks and devices, as well as medical electronic devices, and database systems.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of substantial patent application drafting experience, particularly in the technology areas listed above;
• Registration as a U.S. patent agent and knowledge of U.S. patent practice and procedures;
• Excellent academic credentials;
• Strong writing, communication, organizational and analytical skills; and
• EE candidate must have undergraduate focus areas in electrical engineering, physics or computer science.
• Fully paid employee health insurance
• 401k matching
• Firm sponsored LTD/Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness activities
• Complimentary Parking