Patent Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Draft and manage U.S. patent applications related to wireless communications, cellular technologies, networking, signal processing, and other associated fields.

• Oversee international patent prosecution and collaborate with foreign counsel on global patent portfolios.

• Prepare responses to Office Actions and handle deadlines for an active patent prosecution docket.

• Engage directly with inventors and in-house legal teams to comprehend new technologies and establish suitable patent protections.

• Work alongside partners and other professionals on patent strategy, portfolio development, and client advisory.

• Evaluate technically intricate disclosures, standards, and prior art, converting them into effective patent prosecution tactics.

• Manage cases with a high level of autonomy while consistently upholding exceptional standards for both technical and legal work.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school; submission of law school transcript is mandatory.

• Undergraduate transcript is necessary.

• Master's and Ph.D. transcripts are required where applicable.

• Must be licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.

• Approximately 2 to 5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

• Preferably experienced with, or possessing a strong working knowledge of, cellular and wireless technologies, including 3GPP standards, LTE, 5G, 6G, RF systems, baseband processing, wireless protocols, signal processing, or networking.

• Exceptional patent drafting and technical writing abilities, including the skill to convert complex technical ideas into clear and defensible patent claims.

• Strong academic credentials and proven capability to manage cases independently with the appropriate level of supervision.

• Must reside in the United States to meet relevant client requirements.

• Experience utilizing AI-enabled legal or productivity tools, such as Claude or Harvey, is an advantage.

• Sterlington utilizes E-Verify to confirm the work authorization of employees.

🏝️ Benefits

• Enrollment in medical insurance plans.

• Enrollment in dental insurance plans.

• Enrollment in vision insurance plans.

• 401(k) retirement program.

• Remote work opportunities.