Patent Attorney or Patent Agent | San Francisco | Am Law 200 ranked

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 200 ranked national law firm seeking a 5 plus year Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join its San Francisco, California office. This is a 100 percent transactional patent prosecution position supporting sophisticated technology clients, with substantial drafting and prosecution responsibility and regular direct interaction with inventors and technical stakeholders. The role is structured as non partnership track for attorney candidates. The firm offers a collaborative Intellectual Property platform with experienced practitioners and a steady flow of high value prosecution work. Candidates who prefer an in office environment and enjoy partnering closely with engineers and scientists will find the day to day especially engaging. The Opportunity Work will focus on drafting and prosecuting United States and international patent applications, developing prosecution strategy, responding to office actions, and managing active patent portfolios. The practice has a notable need for attorneys and agents who are fluent in wireless telecommunications concepts including 5G, 6G, and WiFi and who can translate complex engineering into clear patent specifications and claims. Ideal Candidate Profile The firm is seeking a 5 plus year Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with: At least 5 years of substantial patent prosecution experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications Active USPTO Patent Bar registration Bachelor degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, with transcripts available upon request Technical depth in wireless telecommunications including 5G, 6G, and WiFi Ability to work in office five days per week in San Francisco Willingness to provide a resume, transcripts, and a patent application writing sample as part of the process Why This Opportunity Stands Out This role offers a strong blend of hands on drafting and strategy, meaningful client exposure, and the chance to work closely with inventors on cutting edge wireless technologies. It is well suited to a practitioner who values a steady prosecution focused workload, clear expectations, and the resources of a national firm platform while remaining dedicated to patent prosecution rather than broader IP litigation. Compensation Compensation is expected to be up to $300,000, depending on experience and other relevant factors. Relevant search terms: patent attorney, patent agent, patent prosecution, electrical engineering, wireless telecommunications, 5G, 6G, WiFi, USPTO, patent bar, claim drafting, patent drafting, office action responses, prosecution strategy, PCT, international patent prosecution, invention disclosures, standards, semiconductor, RF engineering, modem technology, portfolio management, IP counseling, patent specifications, prior art, examiner interviews

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