Dorsey & Whitney LLP · 2 weeks ago
Patent Agent or Technical Advisor - Electrical Engineering (Seattle, WA; Palo Alto, CA; Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT) (#4027)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $185K/yr
1+ years expDorsey & Whitney LLP is a global law firm seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with fluency in Japanese and experience in patent prosecution. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting inventor interviews, and managing patent prosecution dockets.
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Hiring Manager
Tali Canfield, MA, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Conduct inventor interviews in preparation for drafting original patent applications
Draft patent applications and prosecute patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) and foreign jurisdictions via communications with local counsel
Prepare office action responses for local and international patent applications
File documents with the USPTO when required
Perform patent searches, analyze invention disclosures, scientific or technical documents, and review issued patents in order to evaluate patent specific issues such as patentability and validity
Conduct freedom to operate searches, competitive landscape searches, and review prior art
Manage a U.S. and foreign patent prosecution docket such that deadlines are met
Conduct interviews with examiners at the USPTO
Work closely with our collaborative team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times
Qualification
Required
Fluency in Japanese
One to five years of patent prosecution experience
Patent bar-eligible candidates with the right technology background and writing experience will also be considered
Passion for understanding and writing about electrical technologies, including circuit and logic designs, semiconductor structures and fabrication processes, and artificial intelligence
Strong academic credentials
USPTO admission or eligibility
At least a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
Strong academic performance
Preferred
USPTO admission
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution
Basic and optional life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid time off
Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth
Paid holidays
Paid volunteer day
Discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible)
Adoption assistance
Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts
Back-up child and elder care program
Education and college advising program
Virtual tutoring
Wellbeing programs and activities
Mass transit program (certain offices)
Travel assistance program
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
Company
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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