A leading law firm's busy patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice is seeking a highly motivated patent professional with substantive industry experience and a degree in software, computer science, or a related field. This role offers substantial exposure to cutting-edge technology matters and the chance to work closely with attorneys on patent strategy and litigation support.

Duties include conducting prior art database searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses, analyzing patents and scientific papers to assist attorneys in prosecution, counseling, and litigation, drafting patent applications and responses to office actions, and advising lawyers on technical issues in preparation for depositions.

The position provides law school tuition assistance for patent agent candidates. The expected annual pay range is $125,000–$228,000, with the final offer dependent on geographic location, experience, and skillset. A full range of elective benefits is offered, including medical, dental, vision, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care, parental support, generous parental leave, and fertility benefits, along with firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical benefits, and accruing vacation and sick time.

Substantive industry experience and a degree in software, computer science, or a related field
Broad scientific knowledge in computer science or electrical engineering
Expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning strongly preferred
Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English
Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent
Initiative, fast learning ability, and strong teamwork skills

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