Patent Agent – Law Firm – Seattle, Wash. or Salt Lake City, Utah

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent Agent in their Salt Lake City or Seattle office.  This Patent Agent will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects.  Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Two to four years of patent agent experience is required, and we strongly prefer USPTO admitted candidates who have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. We will also consider candidates who have a B.S. in Engineering with a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, or a B.S. degree in Engineering with relevant technical Electrical Engineering work experience. Please note that we are not seeking candidates with a B.S. degree in Biology or Chemistry.  Strong academic performance (top third of class) is required.  Applicants with Japanese language proficiency are strongly encouraged to apply.

In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume and transcript with your application, please also submit a patent prosecution writing sample.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Contact
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the ‘Careers’ section of the Dorsey website at www.Dorsey.com and complete Dorsey's online application form.  We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants.  Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5186.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington or Salt Lake City, Utah