An Intellectual Property firm in northern CA is looking for a patent attorney for patent prosecution work.
The firm is looking for the best quality and the brightest patent attorneys to draft and prosecute patent applications. The firm is highly focused on computer-related technologies. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications as a patent attorney; a background in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering; and excellent writing and communication skills. Only candidates with CS, CE, or EE background will be considered.
Candidates will be required to provide (1) undergraduate transcripts, (2) law school transcripts, and (3) a patent application and office action response that are drafted solely by the candidate.
The firm offers a comprehensive benefit package and an excellent compensation package: Candidates with less than 3 years of experience receive a salary that starts out at 135K for the first year. The offer will take into account the candidates’ background and experience. Candidates are eligible for bonus if they reach 1800 billable hours in a calendar year. There is a 25K guaranteed bonus the first calendar year if 2000 hours are billed. After 3 years of experience as an attorney, candidates are compensated based on what they bill, i.e., production-based.
2+ years of prosecution experience as a patent attorney
JD from a top 100 law school
CS, CE, or EE background required
Passed the CA bar
Passed the Patent bar
Ties to CA are a plus
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
This position is located at one of our newest distribution facilities, which is state of the art and includes the latest technology. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services. We help our customers drive greater productivity, profitability and growth with over 1 million product offerings, our inventory management and other supply chain solutions, and deep expertise from more than 70 years of working across industries. Our Goal As a $2.8 billion company with more than 6,500 experienced associates and more than 3,000 suppliers, we work with customers big and small. Our goal is to drive results for their businesses - from keeping operations running efficiently today to continuously rethinking, retooling and optimizing for a more productive tomorrow. Our History Founded by Sid Jacobson in 1941, our company continues to build on a rich history of commitment to our customers, our shareholders, our associates and the communities in which we live and work.