Patent Prosecution & Litigation - Electrical Engineering & Software Associate - Houston

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Houston seeks candidates for a patent attorney position. Ideal applicants will have 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution experience, focusing on application drafting and working with clients in energy, software, and AI sectors.

The role demands hands-on experience, excellent communication skills, and a desire to advance within a national/international client base. Candidates must be registered with the USPTO and licensed or eligible for the Texas Bar.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered with the USPTO.
• Licensed or able to become licensed with the Texas Bar.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications.
• Prosecute applications in energy, software, or AI fields.
• Provide superior client service.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Application drafting

Outstanding written communication

Analytical abilities

Education

Degree in electrical engineering or computer science

Job description

Candidates will have between 2 to 5 years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting. Candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar field. Ideal candidates will have experience preparing and prosecuting applications in the areas of energy, software, AI, manufacturing, or have technical training or experience in these fields.

This is an exciting opportunity that will allow for practice experience in other areas including the growing energy and natural resources and high-tech industry sectors. We seek candidates who are driven, possess a desire to develop and invest in their careers and the Firm, desire to work with a national/international client platform, and demonstrate superior client service ability. Candidates must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and strong organizational and analytical abilities. All candidates must be registered with the USPTO and be licensed or able to become licensed with the Texas Bar.

This position is subject to export control laws.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.