Patent Agent - EE

Job Description

Job Description

Patent Agent - EE

Patent Attorney / Patent Agent (EE / CS / Physics)

Location: Montgomery County, MD (On-Site with Occasional Hybrid Flexibility)

Compensation: $105,000 - $260,000+ (Commensurate with experience) + Annual Hours Bonus + Benefits

Position Type: Full-Time

Role Must-Haves

• Location: We prefer candidates reside in or near Montgomery County, MD (Local candidates only; regular on-site collaboration is required).

• USPTO Credentials: Active registration as a U.S. Patent Attorney (JD required + state bar admission) or USPTO Patent Agent.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of substantial patent application drafting experience. Ideally experience coming from a high volume firm and now looking for more work/life balance.

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with strong academic credentials.

About the Firm

We are a thriving, fast-growing mid-sized IP established boutique firm. We combine high-caliber work for startups, academic institutions, and Fortune 500 corporations with a genuine focus on work-life balance, family-friendly culture, and a casual dress code.

While our 10-person EE team works primarily on-site in Montgomery County to foster collaboration, we provide full tech support and flexibility for occasional remote work when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Patent Drafting & Prosecution: Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications; conduct examiner interviews and prepare USPTO responses/appeals.

• Specialized Technology Focus: Prepare application materials across advanced technologies, with a strong focus on Networking, 5G, and AI , alongside optical devices, network security, medical electronics, and database systems.

• Global Strategy & Counseling: Instruct foreign counsel on international filings, participate in IPR proceedings, and perform patentability, clearance, and validity studies with client counseling.

Qualifications

• Active USPTO Patent Attorney or Patent Agent registration.

• 2+ years of hands-on patent drafting experience in relevant tech sectors.

• Strong technical background in Networking, 5G, or AI technologies highly preferred.

• Degree in EE, CS, or Physics with excellent academic credentials. (Required)

• Exceptional technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $105,000 - $260,000+ (Based on title and experience).

• Bonus Structure: Production bonus tied to hours worked (1,700-hour minimum baseline, with additional bonus payout for hours billed over the minimum).

• Health & Wellness: 100% employer-paid employee health insurance, monthly wellness activities, health club reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Financial & Perks: 401(k) with firm match, firm-sponsored LTD/Life insurance, and complimentary on-site parking.

  If interested, please apply and/or send me an email to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Benefits

• Great people and growing firm!
• Family Fully paid employee health insurance.
• 401k matching and firm-sponsored LTD/Life insurance.
• Health club reimbursement and monthly wellness activities.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/22/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$105000 - $260000 USD per year