Patent Prosecution - Patent Agent (High-Tech) - CBOHN

Responsibilities

Our company is looking for a Patent Agent with at least one year of patent prosecution experience to join the San Diego office. The ideal candidate will have a technology background in computer science, computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering. Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following technologies: hardware and devices, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image and/or signal processing. Specific duties include:

• Reviewing invention disclosure documents and conducting invention disclosure meetings
• Conducting prior searches, reviewing references and analyzing patentability
• Drafting patent applications
• Reviewing USPTO office actions, formulating response strategies, conducting examiner interviews, and drafting and filing responses
• Managing U.S. and foreign dockets
• Analyzing patents in connection with due diligence and/or freedom to operate analyses

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at the company. Therefore, the firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published guidelines.

Qualifications

• At least one year of patent prosecution experience in one or more of the following technologies: hardware and devices, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image and/or signal processing.
• USPTO admission is required
• Prior work experience in a law firm strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. This position is bonus-eligible.