Patent Attorney – 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 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking a USPTO-registered Patent Attorney with a strong background in software patent prosecution. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and significant experience in the field. This position offers a balanced billable hour requirement and the chance to engage with innovative clients and technologies.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Expertise in drafting and prosecuting software applications.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure, AI/machine learning, networking.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute software patent applications.
• Work with leading-edge clients and technologies.
• Manage patent-related tasks across various technical fields.

Skills

Technical writing

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

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

May 12, 2023

Location: Atlanta, Denver, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Washington DC, Winston Salem
Practice: Electronics & Software (EES)

Kilpatrick Townsend’s Electronics & Software Patent Prosecution team is seeking a USPTO-registered Attorney 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 and experience drafting and prosecuting software applications in areas 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 Patent (Team) Attorney position offers an alternative to traditional partnership-track roles, with a lower yearly billable hour requirement. It provides opportunities to work with leading-edge clients and technologies across various 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. Candidates with corresponding state bar admission for the office location are preferred. The expected salary range is $150,000-$220,000.

Kilpatrick Townsend is a full-service, international law firm with over 600 attorneys serving clients in established and emerging industries worldwide. We deliver results-oriented counsel across all stages of the business cycle, from financial transactions to intellectual property management. Our collaborative approach ensures we meet our clients' diverse needs.

We have offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value client relationships and are committed to understanding and advancing the business and legal goals of each client.

Our firm is dedicated to building trust and mutual respect at every level. We partner closely with senior executives and internal counsel, sharing tasks as appropriate. Clients often return to us for our consistent results. Our success is measured by client satisfaction, and we are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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