Overview

We are looking for a Senior Patent Prosecution Associate with 6+ years of experience to take ownership of high-value patent portfolios for technology companies and universities at a growing IP boutique. This is an opportunity for a seasoned practitioner with a CS/EE background who wants direct client relationships, access to firm leadership, and a path to build their own practice.

What will you be doing?

• Serve as the primary relationship attorney for key industry and university clients
• Lead prosecution of complex U.S. and international patent families, including those involved in IPR, litigation, and licensing
• Develop prosecution strategies with enforcement and licensing objectives in mind
• Mentor junior attorneys and agents while collaborating with firm leadership
• Manage and grow your own practice with direct client engagement

Key Requirements

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (must have sufficient technical credits to qualify for the patent bar)
• J.D. and active USPTO registration required
• 6+ years of patent prosecution experience at a law firm
• Must work in-person 5 days/week in Pasadena, CA (hybrid possible after onboarding)
• Unofficial undergraduate, postgrad, and law school transcripts required before interview

Tech stack

Patent Prosecution, USPTO, IPR, Claim Charting, Office Actions, Examiner Interviews, Digital Signal Processing, Image Signal Processing, Computer Science, Electrical EngineeringResponsibilities

• Serve as primary relationship attorney for assigned industry and university clients
• Lead prosecution of high-value U.S. and international patent families
• Prosecute patent applications informed by IPR, litigation, or licensing activity
• Develop prosecution strategies with enforcement and licensing objectives
• Draft and respond to office actions, conduct examiner interviews, and manage appeals
• Analyze prior art, invalidity positions, and litigation records
• Prepare and review claim charts and support infringement and licensing analyses
• Mentor junior attorneys and agents and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Patent prosecution with CS/EE technical background: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• USPTO registered patent attorney (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pasadena, CA 91188 (Required)

Work Location: In person