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 San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, hardware, software, and related technologies. The role may be filled at various levels, including Patent Agent, Associate, Senior Associate, or Special Counsel, 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 a 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 electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field preferred.

Certifications

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

Skills

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

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.

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