Patent Agent – Software Technologies (Atlanta, GA / Other)

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is seeking a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent to join their Electronics & Software Team in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution and must possess a degree in a relevant technical field such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related areas.

This role entails preparing and prosecuting software-related applications, therefore experience with software technologies is a plus. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for the position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution preferred.
• Must have USPTO Reg. No.
• Preferred experience with software technologies.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and prosecuting software-related applications.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong written and verbal communication

Aptitude for portfolio development

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Kilpatrick’s Electronics & Software Team is seeking a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent experienced in preparing and prosecuting software-related applications.

Applicants with at least 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Applicant must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. Prefer education or patent prosecution work experience related to software technologies such as cloud, security encryption, AI, bioinformatics, mobile applications, databases, and networking. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills. Transcripts and patent prosecution writing samples will be requested. Patent Agent would be based in one of the following Kilpatrick office locations: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Seattle, WA; or Winston-Salem, NC.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.