Patent Agent

2 weeks ago


San Jose, United States Unreal Staffing, Inc Full time
Are you passionate about combining your expertise in electrical engineering with your knowledge of the patent process to shape the future of intellectual property? Join us as an in-house Patent Agent and play a crucial role in creating and managing our company's patent portfolio. We're seeking individuals with a strong technical background and demonstrated experience in patent prosecution to drive our innovation efforts forward.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Patent Portfolio Management: Contribute to the creation and management of the company's patent portfolio, preparing, drafting, and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications
  • Patent Application Preparation: Write patent specifications and claims, produce drawings for patent applications, and organize and analyze submissions of new ideas
  • Patent Prosecution: Prosecute patent applications with the USPTO, providing technical support when working with outside counsel, and conducting interviews with patent examiners
  • Technology Identification: Interact with engineers to receive and process new ideas into patent applications, identifying technologies that are candidates for patent protection
  • Technical Discussions: Have technical discussions at a peer level with inventors and conduct interviews with patent examiners at the USPTO
  • Documentation and Analysis: Work with paralegals and administrative support to file patent applications and any necessary paperwork related to prosecution, and conduct ongoing analysis of the patent portfolio to assess costs and benefits

Requirements/Experience:

  • BS, MS, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related technical field, with demonstrated competence in the theory and application of analog electronic circuits
  • Registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, with minimum 3 years of experience in patent prosecution
  • Highly developed technical writing and editing skills with a superior command of the English language
  • Experience in composition of patent applications is ideal, with applicable experience in writing and editing articles for technical journals
  • Proficient in software tools such as Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare documents with drawings, images, and text
  • Experience with Patent Center and electronic docketing systems, such as Foundation IP, is a valuable asset
  • Experience in the construction and evaluation of circuits in the laboratory is desirable

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
  • Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support
  • Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company's innovation efforts and strategic business decisions

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