Patent Agent or Technical Advisor - Electrical Engineering (Seattle, WA; Palo Alto, CA; Denver,[...]

Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Denver, CO is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor to join its Japanese-language team. The role requires fluency in Japanese and at least one year of patent prosecution experience, with eligibility for the Patent Bar.

Responsibilities include interviewing inventors in Japanese and English, drafting English patent applications, prosecuting before the USPTO, and coordinating with foreign associates, attorneys, paralegals, and clients.

Qualifications

• At least one year of agent/technical advisor experience.
• Fluency in Japanese and ability to conduct inventor interviews in both languages.
• Background in semiconductor fabrication, structures, devices, or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventor interviews in Japanese and English to prepare for drafting original patent applications.
• Draft patent applications in English.
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including drafting responses to office actions and conducting examiner interviews (or assist with these if not yet admitted to the USPTO).
• Draft correspondence to Japanese clients and translate Japanese correspondence to English as needed.
• Prosecute patent applications in foreign jurisdictions via communication with foreign associates.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Fluency in Japanese

Bilingual interviews (Japanese/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Background in semiconductor fabrication, structures, devices, or electrical engineering

Job description

Patent Agent or Technical Advisor

Dorsey's Patent group is expanding its Japanese‑language team. The role requires fluency in Japanese and at least one year of patent prosecution experience. Candidates eligible for the Patent Bar and with the appropriate technical background and writing skills are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventor interviews in Japanese and English to prepare for drafting original patent applications.
• Draft patent applications in English.
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including drafting responses to office actions and conducting examiner interviews (or assist with these if not yet admitted to the USPTO).
• Draft correspondence to Japanese clients and translate Japanese correspondence to English as needed.
• Prosecute patent applications in foreign jurisdictions via communication with foreign associates.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times.

Qualifications

• At least one year of agent/technical advisor experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Background in semiconductor fabrication, structures, devices, or electrical engineering.
• Strong academic performance.
• Fluency in Japanese and ability to conduct inventor interviews in both languages with appropriate business etiquette.
• USPTO admission (for Patent Agent) or USPTO eligibility (for Technical Advisor).

Preferred

• USPTO admission.

Location

Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Palo Alto, CA; Salt Lake City, UT

Compensation

Annual salary range: $85,000 to $134,000 (Seattle, Denver, or Palo Alto).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disabled Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.