Patent Agent / Technical Specialist

Job overview

The Patent Agent / Technical Specialist role is listed in Austin, TX, with additional locations in Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; New York, NY; Orange County, CA; Palo Alto, CA; San Antonio, TX; San Francisco, CA; Tysons, VA; and Washington, DC. Compensation is $110,000–$180,000 per year, with possible discretionary bonus and benefits. Direct Counsel is recruiting for an Intellectual Property practice at a leading Am Law firm. The role prepares and prosecutes patent applications, applying technical expertise in areas such as wireless telecommunications standards, signal processing, or computer networking to support attorneys, inventors, and clients.

What you'll do

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications
• collaborate with attorneys, patent professionals, inventors, and clients
• apply technical writing and analytical skills
• manage multiple matters effectively.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patent agent

technical specialist

patent prosecution

intellectual property

wireless telecommunications

signal processing

computer networking

austin tx

charlotte nc

chicago il

dallas tx

denver co

new york ny

$110k–$180k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits and possible discretionary bonus are mentioned
• specific benefits are not listed.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of patent prosecution experience and a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics. The posting lists 14 potential work locations.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.