Patent Agent – Software Patent Prosecution (CA, CO, DC, GA, NC, WA)

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP; Winston-Salem, Denver, Raleigh, Atlanta (NC, CO, NC, GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is seeking a USPTO-registered Patent Agent for its Electronics & Software Patent Prosecution team. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and possess at least 4 years of patent prosecution experience, particularly in software applications across diverse technologies. This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge clients and technologies, providing strong opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• USPTO-registered Agent with 4+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Expertise in drafting/prosecuting software applications.
• Proficiency across technologies: AI, cloud infrastructure, networking.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute software patent applications.
• Work with clients in diverse technical fields.
• Provide results-oriented counsel in intellectual property management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field

Job description

Patent Agent – Software Patent Prosecution (CA, CO, DC, GA, NC, WA)

May 23, 2023

Location: Atlanta, Denver, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Walnut Creek, Washington DC, Winston Salem

Practice: Electronics & Software (EES)

Kilpatrick Townsend’s Electronics & Software Patent Prosecution team is seeking a USPTO-registered Agent with a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of patent prosecution experience, with expertise in drafting and prosecuting software applications across technologies such as cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence/machine learning, networking, and enterprise software systems. Candidates must be detail-oriented with strong technical writing skills. Transcripts and patent-related writing samples will be requested. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading-edge clients and technologies across diverse technical fields.

Office location options include: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Menlo Park, CA; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Walnut Creek, CA; Washington, DC; Winston-Salem, NC. The expected salary range is $125,000 – $195,000.

Kilpatrick Townsend is a full-service, international law firm with over 600 attorneys serving clients in established and emerging industries worldwide, helping solve their most critical legal issues.

Our attorneys are dedicated to the success of our clients, providing results-oriented counsel across various stages of growth, including financial transactions, securities, and intellectual property management. Our practice areas collaborate closely to meet all client needs.

We have offices across California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value long-term client relationships and are committed to understanding and advancing each client's business and legal objectives.

We aim to build relationships based on trust and mutual respect, partnering with senior executives and internal counsel, sharing tasks as appropriate. Our clients often return for our services, and our success is measured by the results we deliver. We are fully committed to client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is an equal employment opportunity employer, respecting all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity, in accordance with applicable law.

Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.