Senior Software Patent Prosecution Attorney

Jobot; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Software Patent Prosecution Attorney to join a full-service law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The attorney will draft software-focused patent applications, manage prosecution from filing to allowance, and collaborate with founders, in-house counsel, product leaders, and engineers to capture inventions efficiently.

The role requires extensive experience in software patenting, strong drafting skills, and the ability to guide portfolio strategy with a deep understanding of AI,

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed attorney in good standing
• Registration to practice before the USPTO
• At least 5 years of software-focused patent preparation and prosecution experience at a law firm
• At least 100 patents drafted from scratch
• Strong drafting skills across specs, claims, and responses, with a track record of moving applications forward efficiently
• Experience with AI-related inventions, cloud systems, cybersecurity, distributed systems, databases, networking, or similar software domains

Responsibilities

• Draft new patent applications focused on software inventions with clear technical narratives and strong claim strategy
• Manage prosecution from filing through allowance, including office-action responses, interviews, amendments, and examiner strategy
• Translate complex product concepts into patentable subject matter, defensible claim scope, and portfolio roadmaps
• Partner directly with founders, in-house counsel, product leaders, and engineering teams to capture inventions efficiently
• Conduct patentability and landscape analysis to guide filing decisions, continuation strategy, and competitive positioning
• Maintain excellent client communication, timelines, and docket hygiene across multiple matters

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Legal writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Technical interviewing

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Licensed attorney in good standing

Registration to practice before the USPTO

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Software Patent Prosecution Attorney to join a full-service law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The attorney will draft software-focused patent applications, manage prosecution from filing to allowance, and collaborate with founders, in-house counsel, product leaders, and engineers to capture inventions efficiently.

The role requires extensive experience in software patenting, strong drafting skills, and the ability to guide portfolio strategy with a deep understanding of AI,