E.E & Computer Science Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent Houston

Job Description Job Description Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent or Associate
Multiple U.S. Offices

Locations: Atlanta, GA Denver, CO Houston, TX Kansas City, MO Phoenix, AZ San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA St. Louis, MO Washington, DC
Preference for Washington, DC or San Francisco.

Salary:$140,000-$260,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Patent Associate to join its nationally recognized Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for professionals with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience who are passionate about protecting cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, and advanced computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Manage patent portfolios for innovative technology companies across a diverse client base.
• Prepare high-quality patent applications involving:
  • Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
  • Tensor Processing Units (TPUs)
  • AI accelerators and neural engines
  • Robotics circuitry and actuators
  • Electrical engineering and software technologies
• Work closely with inventors and in-house counsel to develop strategic patent protection.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
• Strong academic credentials with excellent technical, writing, and communication skills.
• Prior law firm, engineering, or industry experience preferred.
• USPTO registration required for all candidates.
• JD and active state bar admission required for Patent Associate candidates.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $140,000-$260,000, depending on experience.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school or graduate transcript (if applicable), and a writing sample (preferably a patent application).