Townsend and Townsend and Crew

Patent Agent – Software Technologies (Atlanta, GA / Other)

Townsend and Townsend and Crew$90K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution preferred
  • USPTO Reg. No. required
  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
  • Experience with software technologies such as cloud, security encryption, AI, bioinformatics, mobile applications, databases, and networking is a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
  • Portfolio development and client counseling experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and prosecute software-related patent applications
  • Conduct thorough prior art searches and analysis
  • Communicate effectively with clients regarding patent strategies
  • Develop and maintain a strong patent portfolio
  • Counsel clients on software technology-related issues
  • Assist in responding to office actions and appeals
  • Collaborate with inventors to extract necessary technical details.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location across multiple offices
  • Opportunity for career growth within a reputable firm
  • Exposure to cutting-edge software technologies
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Access to professional development resources.
  • Supportive team culture focusing on diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

 

Kilpatrick’s Electronics & Software Team is seeking a full-time USPTO-registered Patent Agent experienced in preparing and prosecuting software-related applications.

 

Applicants with at least 3+ years of experience in patent prosecution are preferred, with aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Applicant must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. Prefer education or patent prosecution work experience related to software technologies such as cloud, security encryption, AI, bioinformatics, mobile applications, databases, and networking. Applicant must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills. Transcripts and patent prosecution writing samples will be requested. Patent Agent would be based in one of the following Kilpatrick office locations: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; Seattle, WA; or Winston-Salem, NC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Townsend and Townsend and Crew

Townsend and Townsend and Crew was a law firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 1860 and was one of the oldest and largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. The firm provided legal services in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related litigation. In 2009, the firm merged with Kilpatrick Stockton to form Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton.
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350 employees
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Founded
1997

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