Our client, a renowned IP boutique law firm, is seeking an associate and a patent agent with an electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence or data science educational background. The winning candidate will have 3-10 years of direct experience drafting and prosecuting a high number of patent applications in a law firm and/or corporate setting. Furthermore:

• A background preparing and prosecuting applications in one or more of the following technical areas: artificial intelligence, machine learning, software, computer hardware and computer architecture
• An electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence or data science educational background
• An advanced degree in any of the above areas is a plus
• Experience as a USPTO Examiner is a plus
• High level of comfort performing all aspects of prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, including drafting applications, responding to office actions, and interviewing patent examiners
• Significant experience with all, or a majority of, the following:
  • managing multiple active patent portfolios, domestically and internationally
  • representing both start-up and mature companies
  • preparing and prosecuting many inter-related patent applications
  • filing procedures and formalities
  • working with foreign counsel to prosecute foreign patent applications
  • project and budget management of large patent portfolios
  • preparing design guidance, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Liaising and working directly with clients and/or responsible business teams
  • Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting
  • Experience working remotely, combined with occasional travel
  • USPTO Registration
  • An entrepreneurial spirit

This is an awesome opportunity to work with some of the best patent lawyers in the business in the field of AI/ML. They are interested in creative thinkers, someone who can intuit why patent examiners “think the way they think“. They are open to ideas, and want lawyers and examiners who have people skills, and are collaborative. This will be a terrific growth opportunity and you will be able to meet with inventors as well as patent examiners. This role will be remote, but those in the suburban Detroit area, the Boston area, the Midwest or Pittsburgh area will have a real leg up.  This is a plum position, so if you have the requisite experience, please apply here or reach out directly with more questions, to Jack Hopper, at 512-502-4638, or email at