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Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox · 3 weeks ago

Electrical and/or Computer Engineering Patent Agent

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

2+ years exp

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. is a leading intellectual property specialty law firm recognized for its excellence in patent prosecution. The firm is seeking a Patent Agent in the Electronics Group to conduct patent searches, draft applications, and collaborate with inventors to secure patents in electrical and computer engineering fields.

Law Enforcement

Responsibilities

Conducting patent searches to assess the novelty and patentability of wireless, semiconductor, computer architecture, and other electrical and computer engineering inventions

Drafting and preparing patent applications, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with legal requirements

Collaborating with inventors and attorneys to gather essential information for patent filings

Evaluating and responding to office actions from patent offices to secure patent allowances

Conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate assessments for electrical engineering inventions

Keeping up-to-date with changes in patent laws and regulations relevant to electrical engineering

Performing research into developing and emerging technologies

Qualification

5G knowledgeSemiconductor knowledgeComputer architecturePatent application draftingPatent searchesTechnical accuracyResearch skillsCollaboration

Required

About 2-3 years of experience practicing as a Patent Agent, but we are flexible on years of previous Patent Agent experience

Masters or PhD preferred in electrical engineering and/or computer engineering

Stellar academic credentials

Demonstrated technical chops in a needed area of expertise, namely 5G/wireless communications, computer architecture, semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning, software engineering, programming, etc

An enterprising spirit to build on the comprehensive formal and informal training you will receive

Preferred

5G and LTE wireless communications knowledge and experience

Semiconductor knowledge and experience

Computer architecture, chip architecture, microprocessors and advanced microprocessors knowledge and experience

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Hybrid work model preferred: We prefer that new hires maintain a regular in-office presence (flexible on number of times per week), but will consider remote work arrangements on a case-by-case basis