Patent Prosecution Attorney – Electrical Eng & CS (Irvine)

Orion Placement; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Irvine, CA is seeking a patent attorney to draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving electrical engineering and computer science.

This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work directly with experienced practitioners on complex matters. Candidates must be active California attorneys with 1+ year of patent prosecution experience and a relevant technical background.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 1+ year of patent prosecution experience.
• Electrical Engineering or Computer Science background.
• Patent prosecution experience from a BigLaw firm or established IP boutique.
• Strong patent drafting, technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work full time on-site in Irvine.
• USPTO registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving sophisticated technologies
• Analyze invention disclosures and translate complex technical concepts into strong patent applications
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and advance applications through prosecution
• Work with inventors, engineers, executives, and clients to understand technologies and develop effective patent strategies
• Conduct patentability analysis and support intellectual property portfolio development
• Participate in examiner interviews and other USPTO prosecution matters
• Coordinate with colleagues and foreign counsel on domestic and international patent matters
• Manage deadlines, case priorities, and multiple patent prosecution matters with a high level of accuracy
• Take increasing ownership of client communication and patent strategy as your experience grows

Skills

Patent drafting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree

California Bar license

Job description

Orion Placement in Irvine, CA is seeking a patent attorney to draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving electrical engineering and computer science.

This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work directly with experienced practitioners on complex matters. Candidates must be active California attorneys with 1+ year of patent prosecution experience and a relevant technical background.