Work on Sophisticated AI and Software Patents

DC/Various Locations

An established Intellectual Property practice is seeking a registered Patent Agent in Washington, DC. The role involves patent work for clients developing advanced software and AI technologies, including natural language processing, machine learning, and large language models.

The Role

Draft U.S. patent applications and prosecute them before the USPTO.
Work with inventors to understand new technologies and develop effective claim strategies.
Prepare Office Action responses and help clients make prosecution decisions.
Contribute to patent opinions and client counseling.
Provide technical support on litigation and other patent matters.

You will work alongside patent professionals with technical and industry experience on matters for both established companies and emerging businesses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
USPTO registration and prior patent prosecution experience.
Professional experience in AI, machine learning, large language models, or software. Experience with natural language processing is especially valuable.
An advanced degree in Computer Science is strongly preferred.

Benefits

The expected base salary range is $140,000–$200,000, depending on patent prosecution experience, technical credentials, qualifications, and overall fit.

The benefits package is expected to include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including telehealth services
Firm-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax 401(k) and Roth retirement options
Paid medical, family, and parental leave
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and eligible transportation expenses
Wellness and employee-assistance programs
Backup childcare, sick-childcare, and eldercare resources
Flexible, reduced, and part-time work-schedule options
Domestic-partner benefits
Pet insurance
Pre-retirement planning assistance

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on the position and the terms of the firm’s applicable benefit plans.

Required skills

USPTO registration (registered patent agent)Patent prosecution before the USPTODrafting U.S. patent applicationsPatent claim drafting and claim strategy developmentPreparing Office Action responsesContributing to patent opinions and client counselingProviding technical support for litigation and other patent mattersProfessional experience with machine learning and large language modelsExperience with natural language processing (NLP) technologiesSoftware and computer science technical knowledgeWorking with inventors — technical collaboration and communication

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