Patents | Patent Agent (Electrical Engineering)

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a patent agent with at least two years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate will have patent prosecution experience in 5G, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front-end. This position offers a dynamic career within a prestigious global law firm, ideal for those eager to make significant contributions in their field. Patent Agents collaborate with inventors, researchers, and attorneys to evaluate invention technology, assess patentability, draft patent applications, and respond to USPTO actions. Perfect for dedicated professionals focused on long-term success, this role provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation and intellectual property law.

Key Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• At least two years of patent prosecution experience
• Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) or qualified to register for the USPTO
• Strong background in 5G, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front-end
• Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Additional Skills:

• Experience liaising with clients to develop and manage portfolios.
• Preferred domain experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, computer vision, or related AI fields.

Location: This position may be based in any of our US offices (Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC). Applicants should indicate their office(s) of interest in their application.

The full time base annual salary for this position in the New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco market is expected to range between $140,000- $250,000. This range represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Top 5 Reasons to Join Norton Rose Fulbright

We are committed to supporting our employees' professional and personal growth. Here are additional benefits designed to enhance your career and well-being at our global law firm.

Focus on Well-Being and Inclusion

• Thrive in an environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with programs designed to support your personal well-being, work-life balance, and professional satisfaction. Carrot Fertility: Inclusive fertility health and family-forming benefits are available to all full-time, benefits-eligible partners and employees. Vacation Award: Non-partner lawyers who record 600 client billable hours or more within a consecutive three-month period in a calendar year will receive a $2,500 vacation award. Wellbeing Benefits: Enjoy a free Peloton app membership for on-demand workouts, Lyra mental health support with 8 free therapy or coaching sessions, and Spot Pet Insurance for affordable care coverage for your pets.

Tailored Growth and Career Development

• Whether you're an experienced lawyer or just starting your legal journey, our robust career development programs and hands-on experience ensure you grow into the best version of your professional self. From sector-specific expertise to leadership opportunities, we empower you to achieve your career goals. To encourage growth of your business development acumen and support relationships with personal contacts the firm will reimburse business development activities. Eligible lawyers who achieve 250+ business development hours in a performance year will also receive a firm sponsored coaching session.

Global Reach, Local Impact

• As a member of a truly global law firm with offices in over 50 cities worldwide, you'll gain exposure to cross-border deals, international clients, and diverse perspectives. At the same time, our deep commitment to local communities ensures that your work has a meaningful impact where it matters most. All non-partner lawyers will be provided 8 hours of firm time to use in a performance year to volunteer in their community.

Collaborative Culture, World-Class Talent

• Join a team that values collaboration and celebrates excellence. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you'll work alongside some of the brightest legal minds while benefiting from a culture that supports your growth and encourages mentorship, innovation, and balance. Stay connected to your community and help shape the future of our firm by recommending talented professionals from your network. The firm will pay a bonus of $50,000 to a firm employee who recommends a non-partner lawyer who is then recruited and joins the firm.

Commitment to Innovation

• Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving legal landscape with access to cutting-edge technology, innovative tools, and strategies that enhance your practice and streamline client solutions.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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