Our client is seeking a registered patent agent to support software patent procurement and prosecution for clients in a range of industries. This fully remote, full-time contract role offers responsibility for a significant docket and exposure to domestic and international applications.
The Work
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications for client technologies in software-related fields, supporting patent procurement from application drafting through prosecution.
- Manage a substantial docket, organize competing priorities, and meet internal and external deadlines while working independently and with supervising attorneys.
- Support domestic and international patent prosecution matters for clients across a variety of industries.
- Work with software innovations involving areas such as machine learning, cloud computing and networking, cryptography, information security, and distributed ledger technology.
- Communicate and collaborate with clients, supervisors, and other internal and external stakeholders, maintaining responsiveness to client needs.
- Apply experience with established patent programs at larger organizations where relevant to client matters and prosecution processes.
What You Bring
- At least two years of patent application preparation and prosecution experience, either in-house or as outside counsel, with a focus on software arts.
- Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear patent application materials.
- Demonstrated organization, time management, and ownership of a large docket, including consistent attention to deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with supervisors and a variety of stakeholders.
- A strong work ethic and commitment to responsive client service.
- Experience or academic background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science is preferred, particularly in wireless communications, robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cryptography, information security, or blockchain.
Why Consider It
This is a fully remote role within a flexible attorney and staffing program, offering hands-on responsibility for a substantial prosecution docket and ongoing work for domestic and international clients.
The initial full-time contract runs through the end of the calendar year, with a 1,600 annual billable-hour requirement and the possibility of additional annual terms for successful candidates.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annualized salary range for Washington is $142,000–$161,000, adjusted for job-related factors; employees may also be eligible for an incentive bonus and benefits that include health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.
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.