Patent Attorney (Mandarin speaking) – Corporation – Singapore

August 12, 2025Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fellows and Associates are recruiting on behalf of an international law firm. A leading international IP firm is offering a compelling opportunity for a Mandarin-speaking Patent Attorney to join its team in Singapore. With a client base spanning electric vehicles, telecoms, e-commerce, and hardware innovation, the role offers engaging, commercially significant work across a range of technologies.

Patent Scientist – Computer Science/Electrical Engineering – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

July 4, 2025Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Scientist.

We provide an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. Candidates will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm. Therefore, candidates will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and work with the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology. The position also requires candidates to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable inventions.
Creating technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention.
Writing patent applications, including description and claims, with clarity and technical accuracy.
Analyzing cited references, developing amendments and arguments, and conducting Examiner interviews.

To be successful in this position candidates must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. Candidates must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”).

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other similar technical field is required (advanced degree or work experience preferred). Preference for candidates with artificial intelligence/machine learning [analog circuit design/semiconductor] coursework and experience.
At least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience are preferred, including experience at the USPTO or in private practice.
Former USPTO Examiner experience is a plus.
Registration number to practice before the USPTO is preferred. In the absence of having a registration number, interest and eligibility to obtain a registration number are required.
At least part-time attendance at a Knobbe office in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle/Bellevue, New York, or Washington D.C. required.
Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Base salary for this position is $125,000 to $270,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The compensation for this position may include bonuses.

Knobbe Martens is an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Knobbe Martens is a highly respected intellectual property law firm, offering legal services in all aspects of intellectual property and technology law. The firm’s litigation group handles cases throughout the U.S. and coordinates strategy for disputes worldwide. Founded in California in 1962, the firm has about 275 lawyers and scientists based in offices located in Orange County, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle-Bellavue, and Washington D.C. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse international client base, from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages.

At Knobbe Martens, the health and well-being of our employees is of utmost importance. We offer competitive pay and health benefits, generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, a flexible spending account, wellness programs, and more. Details related to benefits will be confirmed at time of hire. More information about the firm can be found at knobbe.com.

Apply online at:
http://www.knobbelaw.com/viDesktop/viRecruitSelfApply/RecDefault.aspx?FilterREID=8&FilterJobCategoryID=1&FilterJobID=3

Please include a resume, cover letter, transcripts, and writing sample with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Open to multiple locations (near a Knobbe office)

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, TX (or remote within US)

May 28, 2025- US - Southwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Davidson Sheehan LLP, a small law firm, is seeking a Patent Associate/Agent to work in Austin, TX (or remote within US).

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote

May 22, 2025- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kubota & Basol LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Agent to work remotely

Patent Agents on our team are different than Patent Agents at other firms. Patent Agents at K&B have direct client contact for all aspects of application drafting and patent prosecution. Here, Patent Agents are encouraged to direct or participate in disclosure meetings with clients, spearhead drafting patent applications, and interface with clients directly to incorporate client feedback. Additionally, Patent Agents are encouraged to take the lead in Examiner interviews, drafting responses and appeal briefs, and delivering oral arguments at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). At K&B, you are the point-person for your cases, and we are here to support you in the development of your practice. Our primary goal is to train practitioners to become independent and capable patent prosecutors in their own right; not simply to support an attorney with analysis and initial drafts. Please ask us more about how K&B is different during our interviews!

We are looking for Patent Agents who have two+ years of patent prosecution experience. Electrical engineering and/or computer science degrees are preferred, but other technical degrees will be considered, including mechanical engineering, physics and software.

Compensation will be based on productivity.

Our offices are located in Los Angeles and Northern Virginia, but remote working arrangements with visits to the Los Angeles and/or Northern Virginia offices are completely acceptable. We are a growing law firm--get in early at a firm where you can shape the firm, our culture, and your own practice and development!

By joining, you will also have the opportunity to work with one of the most well-known and innovative companies in the world! Between all of our clients, we prepare and prosecute patents in many exciting and cutting-edge technology areas, including AR/VR, machine learning, and others. Perform top-notch patent prosecution for cutting-edge clients in a collegial and relaxed atmosphere!

Apply online at:
https://ats.rippling.com/kubota-basol-llp-job-board/jobs

Please include a resume with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Patent Agent/Attorney (5G and wireless standards expert) – Law Firm – Remote

May 16, 2025- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Kubota & Basol LLP is looking for patent attorneys or agents who are able to make an immediate and significant contribution to a new and growing 5G standards practice. The position requires registration with the USPTO and a minimum of 3 years of full-time experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, in the role of outside counsel, directly associated with 4G, 5G, and 6G technical submissions to the 3GPP Communication Standards Organization. Also required is experience preparing claim charts that map claims to the 3GPP Communication Standards.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Greenville, SC or Raleigh, NC

April 25, 2025- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Dority & Manning has developed a dynamic, and energetic environment where individuals are accepted, valued, empowered, and able to meet their highest potential.

Our firm is a rapidly growing intellectual property boutique with a unique approach to legal services and business operations. Not only do we believe that success is built upon exceptional relationships – internally and externally, but we also offer a distinctive firm structure and innovative solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our firm thrives on foundations of trust, openness, and integrity to build an environment of true collaboration. We aim to invest in our people, culture, and systems to create an atmosphere where all people grow and succeed.

From start-up ventures to multinational, Fortune 100 corporations, Dority & Manning represents a diverse set of organizations in all aspects of intellectual property law. Our team works closely with high-technology clients developing advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, aerospace, automotive systems, power generation, and other innovative technologies to secure patent protection and provide relevant strategic counsel.

Position Details:

Draft and prosecute patent applications
Partner with the D&M team and in-house teams to develop and execute thoughtful and effective global IP strategies
Draft opinions of counsel
Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses
Opportunities for strategic counseling through client-facing interactions

Qualifications:

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields of study and/or relevant experience
Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar
Patent drafting experience required
Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience required.

Benefits:

A culture that thrives on collaboration
Immediate introduction and partnership with leading high-technology clients, including Fortune 100 companies
Regular opportunities for travel and in-person client interactions
Professional trainer and training program implemented to enhance each individual skill set
Leadership and professional development opportunities provided
Formal mentoring program
Regular social gatherings and celebrations to build internal relationships and to support charitable causes
Opportunities for client Secondments
Emphasis on work/life balance
401k/Profit Sharing
Employer Paid Benefits (100% of Medical for employee)

If this position resonates with you, we would love to speak with you. To apply, please email a resume to: recruiting@dority-manning.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Greenville, SC or Raleigh, NC

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Nationwide (Remote)

April 8, 2025- US - Telecommute, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Van Hoven PC is seeking patent attorneys or agents (2 years minimum experience) to join our growing patent drafting and prosecution team. This position requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics. The position is remote and available nationwide, although candidates in the San Francisco/Silicon Valley or Detroit metros can have significant in-person interaction with firm partners. We provide top-flight work from leading high-tech companies, ranging from Silicon Valley stalwarts to promising early-stage companies. The billable minimum is 1440 hours per year (30 hours x 48 weeks) with a flexible schedule and significant bonus opportunities for high performers. This is an opportunity to become a key team member with a fast-growing firm that has a world-class client base, and to learn from seasoned Silicon Valley patent attorneys with decades of experience.

Patent Attorney, Agent, Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Huntington Beach, CA

March 30, 2025- US - West, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Karich & Associates, a solo practice law firm, is seeking a patent attorney, agent, or technical specialist to work in Huntington Beach, CA

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, TX (or remote)

February 20, 2025- US - Southwest, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Davidson Sheehan LLP, a small law firm, is seeking a Patent Associate/Agent to work in Austin, TX (or remote)

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Atlanta, Cleveland, Columbus or Cincinnati

February 14, 2025- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Thompson Hine LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Agent to work in Atlanta, Cleveland, Columbus or Cincinnati

Patent Attorney – Partner – Law Firm – Remote – U.S.

February 1, 2025Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Join Dilworth IP: Where Innovation Meets Passion
Are you a patent attorney with a thriving book of business, looking for a firm that shares your dedication to innovation and client service? Dilworth IP is seeking exceptional talent to join our team of world-class legal experts.

Why Dilworth IP?

At Dilworth IP, we believe in the power of innovation to change the world. Our mission is to support brilliant minds in bringing their ideas to the world, improving the quality of life for all humanity. When you join our team, you'll become part of a passionate group dedicated to:

Providing unparalleled support to innovators
Delivering strategic business results through exceptional IP knowledge
Fostering a collaborative environment that values your expertise

What We Offer:

Client Development Support: We understand the importance of your client relationships. At Dilworth IP, you'll receive robust support for your client development efforts, including one-on-one mentoring, allowing you to grow your practice while leveraging our firm's resources.

Our 8 Pillars of Client Support: Our commitment to client service is embodied in our unique "8 Pillars of Client Support," and demonstrates the values we uphold as a firm. These are:

Providing counseling that’s in the client's best interests
Being highly responsive to clients’ needs
Focused on results and meeting client expectations
Offering reasonable rates with sensitivity to budgets
Treating client businesses as our own
Flexibility to client’s processes and policies
Effective time management
Smooth and efficient onboarding

Innovative Approach: We pride ourselves on our ability to understand commercial, competitive, and technical elements of IP quickly, allowing for rapid turnaround times in conceptualization, searches, drafts, and filings. We have a standing, cross-disciplinary Best Practices Committee that seeks to continuously improve our processes and policies along with leveraging the latest technological tools, including Artificial Intelligence software, to deliver a highly professional and efficient work product.

Collaborative Culture: We offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team culture that values integrity, collaboration, client service, and professional growth and development.

Remote Work Environment: Dilworth IP is 100% virtual, with professionals sitting across the United States. We value our employees as professionals and provide the flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments.

Attractive Compensation & Benefits: Generous paid time off; a competitive health package including dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401K Plan (vested); Life Insurance; Short-Term Disability; Long-Term Disability.

Who We're Looking For:

A patent attorney with a portable book of business
A minimum of 10 years experience as a registered patent attorney, with at least one state bar admission
Advanced degree in a technical field of study preferred
Passion for innovation and technology
Commitment to exceptional client service, especially on being responsive to clients and producing quality work-product
Ability to understand and articulate complex technical concepts
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with clients and team members
Excels in a collaborative work environment
Values integrity and professionalism

At Dilworth IP, we're not just practicing law; we're patenting the future. If you're ready to be part of a firm that values your expertise, supports your growth, and shares your commitment to innovation, we want to hear from you.

Join us in our mission to change the world, one innovation at a time.

Apply via email to:
mdilworth@dilworthip.com

To apply, please submit your resume, along with samples of applications you’ve drafted and/or prosecuted, and a brief statement about your own professional values.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote - U.S.

Medical Device and Software Patent Agent (Remote) – Agent-Owned Boutique – Remote – anywhere in the U.S.

January 8, 2025- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Aurora Patents is looking for a Software and Medical Device Patent Agent (fully remote) to help with patent portfolio management, application drafting, prosecution, and strategy.

What we do.

We specialize in working with early-stage medical device, digital health, software, and life science companies to develop valuable patent portfolios through highly tailored, comprehensive strategies. We scale with our clients’ needs and deeply understand the nuances of technology and patent strategy, and how to tie them effectively to business objectives.

Who we are.

We are a fully distributed company with a culture that promotes a high degree of autonomy, work ownership, and quality at every step. You work where, when, and how you want – with others who have a deep passion for technology. We are engineers and scientists first.

What you’ll do.

You will help us navigate a very dynamic growth stage by assisting, as needed, in a wide array of disciplines including:

Patent portfolio management. Working closely with each client’s business, legal, technical, and management teams, you will assist with the client’s patent strategy and portfolio development efforts, including identifying and capturing inventive technologies, drafting applications, guiding patent prosecution, and IDS management.
Elective growth initiatives. Our practitioners can optionally help us continue our growth trajectory via active participation in networking, business development, speaking engagements (virtual or in-person as comfort allows), podcast participation, and content development. This is compensated time and eligible for profit sharing.

Who you are.

You have an undying love for people and supporting inventors and team members with the highest level of quality, high-touch service. Ideally, you’ll also be a good mix of the following:

Scientist or Engineer. Registered USPTO Patent Agent with an industry or academic background in medical devices and software with some experience in mechanical devices, machine learning, or related technical disciplines, being an added bonus. Illustrative subject matter includes patent preparation and prosecution projects with emerging companies focused on domains including software-enabled medical devices, mechanical medical devices, catheters, robotics, consumer devices, fitness equipment, etc.
Quality-focused, highly-efficient practitioner. 4+ years as a patent agent who is technically skilled and comfortable drafting and reviewing utility and design patent applications that exceed client expectations.
Insatiable tech geek. Ability to review and analyze technically complex documents, including scientific papers, patents, and technical specifications.
Hyper-organized, crisp communicator. Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills.
Intuitive collaborator. Team player with proven ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of engineers, inventors, and business and strategy teams.
Hungry for autonomy. Can self-direct, manage, and motivate. Takes personal ownership and responsibility for driving high-quality results and consistently hitting deadlines.
OCD about detail. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Opportunity.

This is a fully remote, full-time or part-time role (your choice!) with a flexible work week. The position is salaried for a guaranteed 30 hours per week (part-time) or 40 hours per week (full-time) and payable at an equivalent hourly rate for any hours above. Benefits include 401k with match and paid time off.

Part-time salary range: $60,000-$107,000
Full-time salary range: $80,000-$143,000

Apply online at:
https://aurora-consulting.breezy.hr/p/64df4b775bf6-software-and-medical-device-patent-agent-remote?state=published

Please include each of the following with your submission: A resume that includes your USPTO agent registration number. A cover letter that includes references to or attaches: 1) An office action response that resulted in an issued patent and 2) Any published application or patent numbers for which you participated in drafting.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Remote - anywhere in the U.S.

Jr. Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Redmond, WA

December 22, 2024- US - Northwest, Tech - Computer Science, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gilliam IP pllc, is seeking a Jr. Patent Prosecution Attorney to work in Redmond, WA

Patent Associate – Law Firm – New York

December 8, 2024Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical

Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney with 3-7 years of expertise in patent prosecution, particularly in the areas of computer science, artificial intelligence, radar systems, drones, business methods, semiconductor manufacturing, and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in patent prosecution and drafting, along with exceptional academic credentials, and the ability to work on team.

Technical Advisor, Patent Agent, or Associate – Law Firm – Houston, TX (other cities where there are offices considered based on experience)

November 12, 2024- US - Southwest, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patterson + Sheridan, LLP is seeking technical professionals for patent preparation and prosecution with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering (with electrical engineering specialty) backgrounds. No prior legal experience necessary. Ideal candidates will have experience with neural networks, deep learning, computer vision, and/or natural language processing.

Patent Attorney – Law firm – Knoxville, TN

November 12, 2024Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Luedeka Neely, P.C. is a well-established intellectual property boutique firm located in Knoxville, TN that is seeking an experienced full-time patent and trademark attorney with their own book of transportable clients. Applicants preferably have at least five years of patent prosecution experience and a bachelors degree in electrical or chemical engineering. Depending on the level of experience and amount of portable work, immediate partnership opportunities are available. Relocation with office hours in Knoxville are preferred though flexible/hybrid work arrangements will be considered.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote and/or Apex, NC

November 7, 2024Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Withrow + Terranova, PLLC, a mid-size intellectual property boutique law firm located in beautiful Apex, North Carolina (adjacent to Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, and Durham), is seeking a highly qualified Patent Attorney associate that possesses at least a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering.

Patent Attorneys – Law Firm – Silicon Valley/SF Bay Area/CA

November 1, 2024- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Fountainhead Law Group is a well-established Silicon Valley IP Law firm with a growing list of interesting clients in the technology industry. We are leveraging our current team and client base to expand along multiple technology fronts.

1) Life Science/Biotech/Medtech - We are seeking a senior attorney with 8+ years of experience to co-lead our further growth in this technology space with our current Life Sciences practice lead. Ideal applicants have PhD or minimum MS degree in a Life Sciences technology. This position is a great opportunity for a BIGLAW senior associate or junior partner to get in on the ground level and provide leadership to grow the firm's practice in this space.

2) Electrical Engineering/Computer Science - We are seeking one or more patent prosecution attorneys with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience and a strong technical background in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related area to support growing demand from existing clients.

Ideal candidates have the ambition to break out of BIGLAW and work with some of the top patent prosecution attorneys in the country on marquee clients to hone their skills, build their own practice, and grow into a leadership position within our firm.
Fountainhead is a growing Silicon Valley based IP Boutique. Our team of attorneys are former BIGLAW attorneys who count the biggest names in tech as our clients. Simply put, we are a small group of amazing attorneys working on cutting edge technology for amazing clients.

We strive to create an environment where patent practitioners can do top-quality work for our valued clients. Our growing patent practice has an excellent reputation in the technology field and a growing client base of some of the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility for this position will be in the area of patent prosecution, with opportunities in the firm's other growing service areas, including patent litigation support, post-grant, patent opinions, FTO, IP asset management, high-tech transactions, etc... (see: https://fountainheadlaw.com/services/)

Job Requirements:

USPTO Bar
CA Bar
2+ years of professional experience in the technology industry a big plus!

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS JOB IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ABOVE STATED EXPERIENCE IN PATENT PROSECUTION, A TECHNICAL BACKGROUND, AND THE ABOVE LICENSES.
THE FIRM SERVICES CLIENTS WITH VERY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO DRAFT AND PROSECUTE ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE, SOFTWARE AND/OR ELECTRONICS PATENT APPLICATIONS. THE APPROPRIATE TECHNICAL BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES ARE REQUIRED.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY.

Compensation:
Compensation based on percentage (%) of collections for high quality work, top performance, technical background, and other factors. Lower minimum hours than BIGLAW for candidates desiring a work-life balance. BIGLAW billing (e.g., 1800+ hours) will likely result in better than BIGLAW compensation for high performing candidates.

NO RECRUITERS OR SEARCH FIRMS. Fountainhead is in no way obligated by any submissions from any legal search firm or recruiter without a prior written agreement.

To Apply:

Send resume to careers@fountainheadlaw.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Silicon Valley/SF Bay Area/CA

Patent Associate/Agent – Law Firm – Austin, TX (or remote)

October 25, 2024- US - Southwest, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Davidson Sheehan LLP, a small law firm, is seeking a Patent Associate/Agent to work in Austin, TX (or remote)

Patent Attorney (Partner Track) – Law Firm – AI Focus – Seattle, WA or Hybrid

October 2, 2024- US - Northwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney

IPkey PLLC seeks an exceptional patent attorney to join our team serving a select group of high-growth clients. We are a technology-augmented prosecution and strategy firm at our core, and we partner with world-class monetization and litigation counsel on a mission-by-mission basis. Our corporate clients are leaders in their fields, including: industrial robotics, consumer products, and instruments. We expect to establish a long term relationship and offer a transparent pathway to partnership.

This position is perfect for high performing individuals seeking a step change in their legal career. In this position, you will:

develop strong relationships with client executives (President, CTO, Directors)
focus on driving results for 4-5 clients
expand your experience to different aspects of IP value (e.g., portfolio development, monetization, litigation, defense)
collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of legal and technical professionals
influence the firm’s direction

Essential qualifications include:

a USPTO registration number in good standing
member of at least one state bar in good standing
a degree in engineering, computer science, or physics
3-7 years of legal experience, including at least 2-3 years in private practice
a strong prosecution foundation (50+ applications written)
Candidates must demonstrate experience writing patent applications for technologies applying artificial intelligence and/or applying AI in an industrial or academic capacity. It is essential that candidates understand: AI architectures, particularly deep learning architectures including transformers; machine learning methodologies including classification and regression; and data preprocessing and feature engineering techniques.
owner’s mentality

Responsibilities for this multidisciplinary role include:

In support of portfolio development programs:

master our clients’ products, services, and patent portfolios
lead invention disclosure meetings and sync calls with clients
counsel clients on IP strategy, including patents and trade secrets
formulate international filing strategies aligned with the clients' strategic goals
draft and prosecute utility patent applications primarily in relation to autonomous robotics, consumer products (utility + design), and bioengineering instruments
efficiently manage foreign associates
conduct competitive analysis and prior art searching
prepare claim charts mapping client claims onto competing products
prepare portfolio updates and budget forecasts
conduct due diligence responsive to investor requests
regular travel to client sites (approximately 10-15% travel)

In support of monetization programs:

with the guidance of technical advisors, prepare claim charts for electrical and communications technologies, including wireless and semiconductor technologies
assert claim charts in technical discussions with counterparties
formulate rebuttals to invalidity and noninfringement defenses raised by counterparties
support litigation counsel by preparing and reviewing pleadings, briefings, infringement contentions, and working with expert witnesses (*NOTE* this is not a traditional litigation role)
support reverse engineering projects

What We Offer: Expected annual compensation for this role will total $250,000 - $300,000 (salary + objective bonus). We expect to create a long term relationship and offer a transparent pathway to partnership. To help you deliver your best possible work product, you will be trained on best-in-class prosecution tools, including Rowan Patents and Black Hills AI. We will consider on-site, hybrid, and remote work arrangements on a case-by-case basis.

Qualified applicants: please email your resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and patent writing samples demonstrating AI experience to recruiting@ipkey.law.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, WA or Hybrid