Mandarin Speaking Patent Attorney

Lee & Hayes is a leading national IP law firm at the intersection of business, law and technology. We are currently seeking a Mandarin‑Speaking Patent Attorney to work out of our Seattle, Washington office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prepare and prosecute patent applications in the computer‑related technology fields including software applications, machine learning, artificial intelligence, augmented or virtual reality; File and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent/trademark offices including responding to official government actions, drafting appeal briefs, conducting telephone and in‑person interviews with Patent Examiners; Oversee filing and prosecution of patent applications in multiple foreign jurisdictions including China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan; Direct foreign associates in English and Chinese regarding the handling of foreign patent applications; Conduct invention disclosure meetings with inventors in both Chinese and English to develop a thorough understanding of advanced technologies in preparation to draft patent applications; Review and evaluate complex invention disclosures and documents, company brochures, technical information and drawings, engineering specifications, and other technical data in both Chinese and English; Translate patent applications, including technical language and specifications, from Chinese to English and English to Chinese, as required for U.S. and foreign patent matters; Perform prior art search for claim patentability and validity; Advise and represent clients in private matters and before government agencies;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Juris Doctor degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; Licensed to practice law; 3 years of experience as an IP attorney; Membership in a state bar association; Licensed and in good standing to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (limited recognition acceptable); Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese (traditional and simplified); Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses in patent‑related work; Knowledge of complex computer and electrical technologies including programming languages, database technologies, computer architectures, image and video processing, electrical metering and smart grid technologies, quantum computing, and bioinformatics

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $140,000 to $225,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Our compensation program also provides annual incentive bonuses based on work production and may also offer merit bonuses. Qualified employees are eligible for health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, long‑term disability, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), paid parental leave, vacation and sick leave, at least ten paid holidays each year, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary benefits programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long‑term care, and pet insurance. The Firm also offers extensive wellness benefits and work flexibility to support the work‑life balance of each employee. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lee & Hayes, P.C.