Tech Patent Prosecution Associate – Cutting-Edge AI & Hardware

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP seeks a patent prosecution associate with a strong engineering background to work on technologies from rockets to AI and software. The role emphasizes direct partner and client interaction and requires experience in patent prosecution and counseling for top tech clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, a degree in EE/CS/CE/Applied Physics or equivalent, a US law degree, and must hold U.S. bar membership with USPTO registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of patent prosecution and counseling experience.
• Degree in EE/CE/Applied Physics/CS or equivalent; ABA law degree.
• U.S. bar and USPTO registration required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecution and patent counseling for cutting-edge technologies.
• Direct engagement with partners, clients and engineers.
• Collaborate with our San Francisco or Washington DC offices on matters.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Client interaction

Technical depth in EE/CS

Education

Electrical engineering / Computer engineering / Applied physics / Computer science

ABA-accredited law degree

US Bar admission

USPTO registration

Job description

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP seeks a patent prosecution associate with a strong engineering background to work on technologies from rockets to AI and software. The role emphasizes direct partner and client interaction and requires experience in patent prosecution and counseling for top tech clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, a degree in EE/CS/CE/Applied Physics or equivalent, a US law degree, and must hold U.S. bar membership with USPTO registration.