Patent Agent / Technical Specialist

Patent Agent / Technical Specialist

Locations: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Antonio, San Francisco, Tysons, Washington, D.C.

Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Specialist with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience to join a leading national law firm and its growing Intellectual Property practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional with a background in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics to work on sophisticated patent matters for innovative clients.
Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have well-developed experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, along with technical expertise in wireless telecommunications standards, signal processing, or computer networking . Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and the ability to translate complex technologies into clear and effective patent applications.
Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Draft high-quality patent applications, including specifications, claims, and related documents.
• Develop and execute patent prosecution strategies.
• Analyze patentability and assist with prior art and technical research.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly through written patent applications and prosecution documents.
• Work closely with attorneys, inventors, and clients to understand technologies and develop effective patent strategies.
• Assist with responding to Office Actions and other patent prosecution matters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics , or a closely related technical field.
• Well-developed skills in patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Technical or patent experience involving wireless telecommunications standards, signal processing, or computer networking required .
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to understand and communicate complex technologies.
• Patent Bar registration/admission preferred for Patent Agent candidates.

Compensation

The anticipated starting base salary range is $110,000-$180,000 annually , with actual compensation determined based on skills, experience, and other job-related factors.