Patent Prosecution & Litigation Senior Patent Agent - Electrical Engineering & Software - Multiple Offices

Candidate will be primarily responsible for, but not limited to, preparing and prosecuting patent applications filed with the USPTO and foreign patent offices. Additional duties may include providing technological guidance to attorneys in assisting clients to document inventions, counseling clients on comprehensive IP strategy, prior art analysis, and IP portfolio management. Experience with foreign patent applications is helpful, though not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting
• Registration to practice before the USPTO is required
• Bachelor's Degree (or advanced degree) in Electrical, Computer Engineering and/or Telecommunications is required
• Detail oriented, organized & team oriented
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task independently under deadlines, efficiently manage firm resources, effectively delegate (as appropriate), and prioritize and manage case assignments
• Ability to effectively present information and professionally respond to questions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognize inefficiencies in work process and contribute to improvements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high integrity
• Computer self-sufficient (complete Microsoft Office Suite)
• Proficiency with specialized software and online programs as required

This position is subject to export control laws.

Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Please apply through our online portal and submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy. Direct inquiries regarding this opportunity to Christy Olsen, Recruiting Manager (Christy.Olsen@wbd-us.com).

The national average salary range for this role is $$99,600 - $145,800. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Womble Bond Dickinson offers competitive compensation, and, in addition, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off "PTO"/Vacation. A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance.

Candidates are not required to submit age-related information and may redact any personally identifiable information on their application materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. This position does not have a fixed deadline. The posting will remain open until the position is filled and all necessary due diligence has been completed for the selected candidate.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to firm policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.