Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent

DLA Piper•Boston, MA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is seeking an early- to mid-level Patent Agent with a Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering background and USPTO credentials to support the continued growth of its patent development and strategy practice. This position may be based in Boston, Philadelphia, Reston, Palo Alto, or San Francisco. The firm's work location requirements may be modified at the firm's discretion. Opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Strong technical background in software, AI/ML, semiconductors, telecommunications, networking, computer architecture, or related technologies.
Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.
2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications.
Experience preparing responses to Office Actions and conducting patentability analyses.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
Comply with firm policies and procedures.
Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a law firm or in-house intellectual property environment preferred.
Experience with due diligence, opinions, freedom-to-operate analyses, licensing, and related patent counseling work is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and prosecute patent applications in electrical, computer, software, AI, semiconductor, and other technology-related fields.
Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to develop patent protection strategies.
Conduct prior art, patentability, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
Support IP due diligence and portfolio management matters.
Assist attorneys with client counseling and strategic patent matters.