Patent Attorney - Electrical Electronics amp Technology

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice in Irvine, CA, with a hybrid work option. The role is open to Patent Agents, Associates, Senior Associates, or Special Counsel, depending on experience.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications in electrical, electronics, hardware, software, AI, and related fields.
• Develop prosecution strategies for 35 U.S.C. § 101 eligibility issues.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel.
• Independently manage patent matters and portfolios.
• Conduct invention harvesting and develop portfolio strategies.
• Coordinate international patent prosecution efforts.
• Utilize AI-assisted patent tools to enhance efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• Preferably 4+ years of patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• USPTO registration; attorney candidates must be admitted to a U.S. state bar.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields.
• Strong patent drafting skills and understanding of complex technologies.
• Experience with § 101 eligibility considerations and rejections.
• Experience with technology companies and substantial patent portfolios preferred.

Education

• Degree in a relevant technical field.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar (for attorney candidates).

Skills

• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Ability to manage complex patent portfolios independently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with AI-assisted patent tools.

Benefits

• Hybrid work option.
• Performance-based incentive compensation.

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