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# Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Agent- D.C.

- **Company:** The Direct
- **Location:** Washington, DC, 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:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/3b5684c9-d9d5-4ca6-861e-f972eb2b171c/electrical-engineering-computer-science-patent-agent-dc

## About the Role

Job Description 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 multiple offices. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and superb writing and communication skills., * 2+ 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