Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Patent Agent or Technical Advisor - Electrical Engineering (Seattle, WA; Palo Al
Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Patent Agent or Technical Advisor - Electrical Engineering (Seattle, WA; Palo Alto, CA; Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT) (#4027)
Dorsey’s Patent group is seeking a
Patent Agent or Technical Advisor
with one to five years of patent prosecution experience to be located in our Seattle, Palo Alto, Denver, or Salt Lake City offices. Patent bar‑eligible candidates with the right technology background and writing experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding and writing about electrical technologies, including circuit and logic designs, semiconductor structures and fabrication processes, and artificial intelligence. All relevant technical backgrounds will be considered.
In This Role You Will
Conduct inventor interviews in preparation for drafting original patent applications.
Draft patent applications and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign jurisdictions via communications with local counsel.
Prepare office action responses for local and international patent applications.
File documents with the USPTO when required.
Perform patent searches, analyze invention disclosures, scientific or technical documents, and review issued patents in order to evaluate patent‑specific issues such as patentability and validity.
Conduct freedom to operate searches, competitive landscape searches, and review prior art.
Manage a U.S. and foreign patent prosecution docket such that deadlines are met.
Conduct interviews with examiners at the USPTO.
Work closely with our collaborative team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times.
What We’re Looking For
One to five years of agent/advisor experience.
At least a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Strong academic performance.
Fluent in Japanese.
Preferred
USPTO admission.
We are looking for the right person, not just the right resume or experience level. Collegiality and teamwork are highly valued, and broad skills and curiosity can be as important as a specific technical degree.
About Dorsey Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Benefits Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. The benefit package includes comprehensive medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with firm contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, volunteer day, discretionary bonuses, adoption assistance, pre‑tax reimbursement accounts, childcare program, educational advising, wellbeing programs, mass transit program, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program with confidential counseling visits.
Reasonable Accommodations Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious‑based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation‑related accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612‑492‑5178.
How To Apply Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.
EEO, AAP, Disabled Vets Employer Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally‑protected status.
E-Verify Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
Pay Range The pay range for this position in Seattle, Denver or Palo Alto is an annual salary of $90,000 to $185,000.
Application Deadline Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through December 17, 2025.
Office Locations
Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Palo Alto, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
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Patent Agent or Technical Advisor
with one to five years of patent prosecution experience to be located in our Seattle, Palo Alto, Denver, or Salt Lake City offices. Patent bar‑eligible candidates with the right technology background and writing experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding and writing about electrical technologies, including circuit and logic designs, semiconductor structures and fabrication processes, and artificial intelligence. All relevant technical backgrounds will be considered.
In This Role You Will
Conduct inventor interviews in preparation for drafting original patent applications.
Draft patent applications and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign jurisdictions via communications with local counsel.
Prepare office action responses for local and international patent applications.
File documents with the USPTO when required.
Perform patent searches, analyze invention disclosures, scientific or technical documents, and review issued patents in order to evaluate patent‑specific issues such as patentability and validity.
Conduct freedom to operate searches, competitive landscape searches, and review prior art.
Manage a U.S. and foreign patent prosecution docket such that deadlines are met.
Conduct interviews with examiners at the USPTO.
Work closely with our collaborative team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times.
What We’re Looking For
One to five years of agent/advisor experience.
At least a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
Strong academic performance.
Fluent in Japanese.
Preferred
USPTO admission.
We are looking for the right person, not just the right resume or experience level. Collegiality and teamwork are highly valued, and broad skills and curiosity can be as important as a specific technical degree.
About Dorsey Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Benefits Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. The benefit package includes comprehensive medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with firm contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, volunteer day, discretionary bonuses, adoption assistance, pre‑tax reimbursement accounts, childcare program, educational advising, wellbeing programs, mass transit program, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program with confidential counseling visits.
Reasonable Accommodations Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious‑based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation‑related accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612‑492‑5178.
How To Apply Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.
EEO, AAP, Disabled Vets Employer Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally‑protected status.
E-Verify Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
Pay Range The pay range for this position in Seattle, Denver or Palo Alto is an annual salary of $90,000 to $185,000.
Application Deadline Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through December 17, 2025.
Office Locations
Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Palo Alto, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
#J-18808-Ljbffr