Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Associate; U.S. Offices

Role Overview

Join a nationally recognized Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution team—rated among the top in IP litigation and patent work nationally. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and superb writing and communication skills.

• Draft and prosecute patent applications across electrical engineering and software domains.
• Work on projects in machine learning/artificial intelligence, neural networks, RF circuitry, encryption/decryption, hardware and communications security.
• Collaborate with engineers, innovators, and legal teams to tailor strategies for high-tech inventions.

• J.D., active bar admission (in your intended jurisdiction), and USPTO registration.
• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, physics, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in electrical/software technologies.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, exceptional academic credentials.

• Open to Atlanta, Denver, Houston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco.
• Hybrid work model requiring a minimum of 2–3 days/week in office (occasional exceptions possible for strong patent agents).