Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent
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 is looking for someone with a strong technical background in software, AI/ML, semiconductors, telecommunications, networking, computer architecture, or related technologies. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, collaborating with inventors and attorneys, conducting analyses, and supporting IP due diligence and portfolio management.
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.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
