Patent Attorney or Patent Agent - Electrical, Electronics & Technology

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP; California; On-site; USD 190,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP in California seeks an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property practice. You will draft and prosecute U.S.

patent applications across electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, hardware, software, and related technologies. The role offers the opportunity to manage portfolios with minimal supervision, develop 101 eligibility strategies for software and AI, and collaborate with inventors and in-house

Qualifications

• 4+ years of substantive patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• USPTO registration; admitted to a U.S. state bar.
• Strong patent drafting skills and ability to understand complex technologies.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute sophisticated U.S. patent applications involving electrical, electronics, hardware, software, AI, and related technologies.
• Develop prosecution strategies for 35 U.S.C. § 101 eligibility issues, particularly for software, AI, and computer-implemented inventions.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.
• Manage patent matters and portfolios with a high degree of independence.
• Coordinate international patent prosecution.
• Use AI-assisted patent tools and workflows to improve efficiency.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electronics

Computer engineering

Hardware

Software

AI

Tools

AI-assisted patent tools

Job description

Procopio is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property practice. We are looking for a technically strong patent professional with experience in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, hardware, software, and related technologies. The position may be filled at the Patent Agent, Associate, Senior Associate, or Special Counsel level depending on experience.

Compensation

The anticipated compensation range is $190,000-$325,000, based on experience, qualifications, technical background, and ability to independently manage sophisticated patent work, including performance-based incentive compensation,

What You’ll Do

Draft and prosecute sophisticated U.S. patent applications involving electrical, electronics, hardware, software, AI, and related technologies.

Develop prosecution strategies for 35 U.S.C. § 101 eligibility issues, particularly for software, AI, and computer-implemented inventions.

Work directly with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.

Manage patent matters and portfolios with a high degree of independence.

Conduct invention harvesting and develop portfolio and prosecution strategies.

Coordinate international patent prosecution.

Use AI-assisted patent tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

Preferably 4+ years of substantive patent drafting and prosecution experience.

USPTO registration; attorney candidates must also be admitted to a U.S. state bar.

Technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related discipline.

Strong patent drafting skills and ability to understand complex technologies.

Meaningful § 101 experience, including drafting applications and claims with eligibility considerations in mind and responding to § 101 rejections.

Experience with sophisticated technology companies, substantial patent portfolios, and direct interaction with in-house counsel is preferred.

Procopio’s IP practice works at the forefront of innovation, helping emerging technology companies and global industry leaders protect their most important technologies. You will work on cutting-edge technologies, take meaningful ownership of client matters, and collaborate with an experienced team of patent attorneys and agents.

Procopio’s Patent Law group has received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking from U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms, and Procopio attorneys and practices are routinely recognized by Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.