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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP · 2 days ago

DWTSurge Contract Patent Agent (Remote)

United States

Contract

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$159K/yr - $185K/yr

2+ years exp

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is searching for a full-time, fully-remote, patent prosecution patent agent, with a background in the software arts. The selected patent agent will handle patent procurement and prosecution work for the Firm’s clients in a variety of industries both domestic and international.

ConsultingEducationInternetLaw EnforcementLegalNewsPublishingSocial Media

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Handle patent procurement and prosecution work for the Firm’s clients in a variety of industries both domestic and international

Qualification

Patent prosecution experienceRegistered with USPTOSoftware arts expertiseB.S. in engineeringLegal experience in technologyTime management skillsWork ethicWriting skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skills

Required

2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, either in-house or as outside counsel, specifically in the software arts (e.g., machine learning, cloud computing/networking, cryptography, information security, or distributed ledger technology)

A minimum of a B.S. degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Registered to practice before the USPTO

Residency in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV

Strong time management and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to take ownership for, and efficiently manage, a large docket including meeting internal and external deadlines by working independently and with supervisors

Strong work ethic and commitment to being responsive to client needs

Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Preferred

Residency in CA, NY, WA, or WDC preferred

Legal, industry, and/or academic experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and/or computer science, particularly with wireless communications, robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cryptography, information security, and/or blockchain is preferred

Familiarity with operations of large organizations with established patent programs is a plus

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for an incentive bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA

Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Vacation

Sick time

And an employee assistance program

First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm

TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm

Peloton App

Headspace App

Company

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service.

Founded in 1944

Seattle, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.dwt.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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