Patent Attorney

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Job Overview:
A law firm in Oakland, CA is seeking a Patent Attorney with a strong background in computer science or electrical engineering, along with experience in patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of machine learning algorithms and neural networks, and be eligible for admission to practice before the USPTO.

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications relating to computer science and electrical engineering fields.
• Conduct patentability and prior art searches.
• Draft patentability opinions and responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with inventors and technical experts to understand inventions and draft patent applications accordingly.
• Provide legal advice and counseling on patent-related matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Background in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Working knowledge of machine learning algorithms and neural networks (e.g., FFN, CNN, MLP, RNN, LSTM, etc.).
• Eligible to be admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering, or a graduate degree in physics.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Commitment to patent prosecution.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Graduate degree in physics preferred.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent preparation and prosecution.
• In-depth understanding of machine learning algorithms and neural networks.
• Ability to conduct patentability searches and analyze prior art.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306