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

Role and Responsibilities

• 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
  

Technical Background

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
  

Professional Growth and Development

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.

Anticipated Compensation

• 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.

Requirements

• 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
  

Benefits

• 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