Patent Associate - Software / Computer / Electrical Engineering | Mid-Level

• patent drafting and prosecution to obtain, renew, defend and enforce
• compiling technical arguments
• verbal and written interactions with team members, USPTO examiners and clients regarding all phases of patent prosecution

Leason Ellis is seeking a mid-level patent associate with 5+ years of patent drafting and patent prosecution experience with software and/or computer engineering work to join our dynamic patent practice group!

The successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to:

· evaluate, understand, and clearly describe inventions in electrical and computer-implemented technologies, including computer systems, cloud and distributed computing, wireless communications, mobile technologies, networking, and software, as well as artificial intelligence technologies (e.g., machine learning, neural networks, and Internet of Things), and cybersecurity technologies (e.g., encryption, authentication, access control, and secure data processing).

· interpret and describe technical materials used to disclose electrical and computer-implemented inventions, including circuit schematics, block diagrams, system architecture diagrams, data-flow diagrams, signal-flow diagrams, user-interface drawings, and related technical illustrations

• comprehend and follow through with colleague and client-driven instructions
• work both independently and in collaboration with other team members
• effectively prioritize workload in concert with team members to meet client deadlines, Solid 5+ years of patent prosecution and drafting experience with software and/or computer engineering work

B.S. or M.S. in computer engineering, computer science and/or electrical engineering

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to articulate clearly and effectively in verbal and written communications

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and communicate re: deadlines

Ability to comprehend and follow through with assignments and deadlines

Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching, Leason Ellis is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a dynamic, diverse and “remote flexible” work environment. At Leason Ellis, diversity is our strength. We respect, value and encourage diversity within our ranks which extends from our openness to different thoughts, individual attributes, backgrounds and experiences, to the variety in the race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other individual characteristics of our team members.

Pay range: $175,000 - $230,000 per year., * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Leason Ellis is a full-service intellectual property law firm with a deep bench of professionals and a collaborative, hands-on approach. We’re big enough to handle any intellectual property issue that our clients may face. Yet we’re small enough to coordinate efficiently when evaluating our clients’ issues, identifying practical and creative solutions for their business needs, and putting our insights to work on their behalf.