EE/CS Patent Agent

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established national law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its growing Intellectual Property practice. This position offers a broader mix of work than a traditional prosecution-only role, including patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio strategy, technical analysis, and support for patent litigation and other contested IP matters.

Chicago, IL

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving complex electrical, computer and software technologies
  
• Conduct invention disclosure meetings and work directly with inventors and clients
  
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions
  
• Assist with domestic and international patent portfolio strategy
  
• Analyze patents, prior art and technical materials
  
• Support patent litigation matters, including technical research, claim analysis, validity and infringement issues
  
• Collaborate with experienced patent prosecution and litigation attorneys
  
• Provide clear, practical guidance regarding patentability and prosecution strategy
  

Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Telecommunications and wireless technologies
  
• Signal processing
  
• Electronic circuit design
  
• Computer engineering
  
• Software and computer-implemented technologies
  
• Related electrical and computer technologies
  

The Patent Agent will receive meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with experienced IP attorneys across multiple offices. The firm provides formal professional-development programs, mentoring and exposure to both patent prosecution and litigation matters.

• Base salary of $140,000–$180,000
  
• Compensation will vary based on experience, technical background, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors
  

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, transcript and representative writing sample.

• 3-5 Years of prep and pros experience in EE/CS matters
  
• Advanced technical degree preferred
  
• Strong patent drafting and prosecution experience
  
• Excellent academic credentials
  
• Outstanding writing, analytical and communication skills
  
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, inventors and sophisticated technology clients
  
• Interest in handling a combination of patent prosecution and patent litigation support
  

• Year-end discretionary bonus potential
  
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
  
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
  
• Generous paid time off
  
• Paid leave options, including parental leave
  
• Family-formation benefits
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Firm-sponsored learning and professional-development programs
  
• Hybrid work flexibility