Senior Patent Agent — Semiconductors & AI (Hybrid)

Orion Placement; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Two weeks of sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

Confidential Employer in San Jose, CA is seeking a patent attorney with 3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience to draft and prosecute patent applications in semiconductors and electrical engineering. The role includes managing U.S.

and international prosecution and developing strategic patent portfolios. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with active USPTO registration and California or New York bar admission, and is ready to mentor junior team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on semiconductor patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• Active USPTO registration.
• New York Bar for NY attorneys or California Bar for CA attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications involving semiconductors and electrical engineering.
• Develop strategic patent portfolios for innovative companies.
• Manage U.S. and international patent prosecution matters.
• Conduct third-party patent rights analyses and IP strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys, patent agents, and technical professionals.
• Mentor junior team members and strengthen the patent practice.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Patent drafting

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Confidential Employer in San Jose, CA is seeking a patent attorney with 3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience to draft and prosecute patent applications in semiconductors and electrical engineering. The role includes managing U.S.

and international prosecution and developing strategic patent portfolios. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with active USPTO registration and California or New York bar admission, and is ready to mentor junior team