Patent Prosecution Associate (Silicon Valley)

Swan Legal Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly qualified Patent Associate or Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property team in Palo Alto, CA. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in software technologies and patent law, with 2–5 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications. This role offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to work with a well-regarded law firm, contributing to innovative projects in the tech space. If you are passionate about intellectual property and looking to advance your career, this position provides a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in patent application processes.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file patent applications related to software technologies.
• Prosecute patent applications and manage client interactions.

Skills

Patent Law

Software Development

Drafting Patent Applications

Intellectual Property

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Base pay range

$260,000.00/yr - $365,000.00/yr

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Senior Legal Recruiter at Swan Legal Search | Former BigLaw Associate

Our client, a well-regarded law firm, seeks a highly qualified Patent Associate or Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property team in Palo Alto, CA. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of experience in drafting, preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications related to software technologies, including operating systems, middleware, directory services, network management, virtualization, and cloud computing.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Prior work experience as a software developer
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Salary range: $260,000–$365,000 (DOE)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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