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# Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Agent- Atlanta

- **Company:** The Direct
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Hardware Security Module, Network Security, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Computer Network Technologies, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usac6784980638cfcb1305c369ea0db091/eaa

## About the Role

Direct Counsel is partnered with an AmLaw 100 firm seeking mid-level patent agents to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position is open to the firm's Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington, DC, Houston, Kansas City, or Phoenix offices. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and superb writing and communication skills., 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
Admission to the USPTO required
Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills
Experience in data science, AI, networking technologies (including network security), machine learning, and hardware security is highly preferred

## Description

Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies
Conduct patentability searches and analysis
Draft responses to USPTO office actions
Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop patent strategies
Review and analyze technical disclosures, Job Summary: Kilpatrick's Electronics & Software Team is seeking a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent experienced in preparing and prosecuting software-related applications.…

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