Ofinno is seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Senior Patent Attorney or Agent to support our Next Generation Wi-Fi team. In this role, you will work closely with inventors to draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications related to Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11 technologies across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of a world-class patent portfolio in wireless communications.
Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates will be considered for either the Patent Attorney/Agent or the Senior Patent Attorney/Agent role.
The preference is for this role to be based on-site at our office in Reston, Virginia. However, we will consider remote arrangements for exceptional candidates whose skills and experiences closely align with our needs.
Key Responsibilities:
As a (Senior) Patent Attorney or Agent, you will:
- Collaborate closely with our technical experts and inventors
- Draft and review Wi-Fi standard-related patent applications
- Prosecute patent applications globally, with a focus on the USPTO and the EPO
- Assist in preparing claim charts for standard-essential patents
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field encompassing wireless communications (Master's degree or higher preferred)
- Active registration to practice before the USPTO (EPO registration is a plus)
- 4+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience (2+ years of experience working with wireless technologies preferred)
- Familiarity with EPO prosecution is a plusStrong organizational skills, technical acumen, and writing ability
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and ability to collaborate effectively
Apply online at:
https://ofinno.applytojob.com/apply/9vvq7rDuR8/Senior-Patent-Attorney-WiFi-Technologies?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget
As part of your application, please submit two writing samples. The writing samples preferably include: A patent application you wrote in the area of Wi-Fi technology At least one response to a USPTO or EPO Office Action, appeal brief, or Inter Partes Review submission, demonstrating your argumentation skills around novelty and non-obviousness (for example, without relying on substantive claim amendments to overcome a rejection). Please avoid submissions focused primarily on 35 U.S.C. § 101 or § 112.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Reston, VA