Patent Prosecution Attorney (5G/6G and 3GPP)

Jobot; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive pay

Sophisticated clients

High-level work

Job summary

Jobot in San Diego, CA seeks a patent prosecution attorney with a strong wireless background to supervise an expanding portfolio centered on 5G, mmWave, and related telecom technology. You will draft and prosecute applications, work directly with engineers to capture complex concepts, and shape strategy for standards-related filings.

Requires at least 5 years’ experience and USPTO registration. This role offers very competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications involving wireless standards, RF technology, signal processing, and telecommunications protocols
• Partner with engineers and inventors to capture complex technical concepts and convert them into well crafted filings
• Advise on portfolio development, standards related strategies, and competitive positioning within rapidly evolving wireless ecosystems
• Evaluate disclosures, prior art, and claim scope relating to 5G, mmWave, and 3GPP aligned technologies
• Manage U.S. and international prosecution with autonomy, including examiner interviews and Office Action strategy
• Support broader IP initiatives, including continuation planning and long term portfolio alignment

Job description

Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari

Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 per year

A bit about us:

We’re seeking a patent prosecution attorney with a strong background in wireless communications to support a growing portfolio of advanced technology work. This role centers on innovations involving 5G systems, mmWave technologies, 3GPP standards, and related telecom infrastructure.

Why join us?

• Very competitive pay
• Sophisticated and cutting edge clients
• High-level work

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications involving wireless standards, RF technology, signal processing, and telecommunications protocols
• Partner with engineers and inventors to capture complex technical concepts and convert them into well‑crafted filings
• Advise on portfolio development, standards‑related strategies, and competitive positioning within rapidly evolving wireless ecosystems
• Evaluate disclosures, prior art, and claim scope relating to 5G, mmWave, and 3GPP‑aligned technologies
• Manage U.S. and international prosecution with autonomy, including examiner interviews and Office Action strategy
• Support broader IP initiatives, including continuation planning and long‑term portfolio alignment

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
• Technical depth in wireless communications, ideally including 5G, mmWave, and/or 3GPP standards
• USPTO registration
• A technical degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or a related field
• Proven ability to draft high‑quality, technically sophisticated patent applications
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with advanced engineering teams
• Experience managing complex portfolios independently is a plus

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