Patent Agent/Advisor Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Agent/Advisor in Seattle, WA, with a background in computer science or electrical engineering to join their patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice.

Duties

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers to assist attorneys in patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions.

Requirements

• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of hardware and software interaction.
• Expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning preferred.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

• Degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Certifications

• Must meet requirements for registration as a patent agent.

Skills

• Ability to explain complex technologies in plain terms.

Benefits

• Law school tuition assistance available to patent agent candidates.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and adults, and parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• Ten paid holidays each year.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

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