Patent Agent - Artificial Intelligence & Software

Finnegan is seeking Patent Agents with Artificial Intelligence (in particular natural language processing) or Software experience to draft and prosecute patent applications in our Palo Alto Office. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree required. Prior patent prosecution experience required. USPTO registration number required. Previous work experience in AI or Software is required. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a patent agent. Responsibilities of Patent Agents include: preparing patent applications for filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office; evaluating the underlying technology of inventions; opinion writing; client counseling; litigation support; and providing technical assistance on projects. Our patent prosecution practice includes recognized experts and seasoned professionals with science and/or engineering backgrounds. Many hold advanced degrees in their technical fields and/or have worked in the industry. We train our professionals to draft and prosecute patent applications strategically and with the clients’ interests and instructions always at the forefront. We strive to add value from the invention mining/invention disclosure stage by collaborating with the client’s scientific contributors to set boundaries and to define the scope of the developed invention. We also seek to effectively communicate the achievements of our clients’ inventions to the USPTO and convey the boundaries and advantages of the inventions during the patent prosecution process. We work on some of the most complex and high value matters for clients both large and small, with a deep bench of professionals and support staff. Unsolicited emails from recruiting professionals or search firms will not be considered. Additional information for Finnegan’s search firm policy can be found here. The base annual pay range for this role is between $105,000 - $200,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.