Our client is seeking a registered patent agent to support patent procurement and prosecution for clients across a range of industries. This fully remote, full-time opportunity offers meaningful ownership of software-related matters serving both domestic and international clients.
The Work
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications in software and related technology areas, supporting clients’ patent procurement needs from application drafting through prosecution.
- Manage a large patent docket, take ownership of internal and external deadlines, and coordinate work efficiently with supervising attorneys.
- Work with clients and legal teams on matters involving machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, networking, cryptography, and information security.
- Support patent work involving distributed ledger technology, blockchain, wireless communications, and robotics as relevant to client portfolios.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide responsive service to clients across a variety of industries.
- Work within established patent programs; familiarity with the operations of large organizations is useful.
What You Bring
- At least two years of patent application preparation and prosecution experience, gained in-house or as outside counsel.
- Experience specifically in the software arts is required; exposure to machine learning, cloud computing, networking, cryptography, information security, or distributed ledger technology is relevant.
- Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is required.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field is required.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to independently manage a substantial docket and meet deadlines.
- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated commitment to responsiveness and client needs.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Legal, industry, or academic experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science is preferred, particularly in wireless communications, robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cryptography, information security, or blockchain.
- Must reside in an eligible state: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, DC, or WV.
- Pennsylvania eligibility is jurisdiction-specific.
- Candidates in CA, NY, WA, or DC are preferred.
Why Consider It
This fully remote position provides ownership of a sizable patent docket and exposure to domestic and international software patent work across varied industries.
The full-time contract initially runs through the end of the calendar year and may be renewed annually for successful candidates.
The annual requirement is 1,600 billable hours.
Compensation & Benefits
For the DC location, the stated annualized salary range is $159,000–$185,000, adjusted based on education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Employees may be eligible for an incentive bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, retirement benefits, vacation and sick time, and other insurance and wellness benefits.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.