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 Palo Alto, CA. The role involves working with electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, hardware, software, and related technologies. The position may be filled at various levels depending on experience.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute sophisticated U.S. patent applications in electrical, electronics, hardware, software, AI, and related fields.
• Develop prosecution strategies for 35 U.S.C. § 101 eligibility issues, especially for software and AI inventions.
• Collaborate directly 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 substantive patent drafting and prosecution experience.
• USPTO registration; attorney candidates must also be admitted to a U.S. state bar.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Strong patent drafting skills and ability to understand complex technologies.
• Experience with § 101 eligibility considerations and responding to rejections.
• Experience with sophisticated technology companies and substantial patent portfolios preferred.

Education

• Degree in a relevant technical field such as electrical engineering, electronics, or computer science.

Certifications

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

Skills

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

Benefits

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

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306