Patent Agent

Nixon Peabody has an immediate opening for a Patent Agent to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group. This position participates in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, with an emphasis on Electrical Engineering and Computer Science technologies, particularly those integrated into medical devices and other healthcare applications.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Principals Only.

Location: Washington D.C.; Chicago, IL; or San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

• Assist in evaluation, preparation and prosecution of patents and patent applications
• Provide support for patent enforcement, licensing and business transactions
• Perform infringement and validity analysis and general portfolio management
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering or Computer Sciences; life sciences or post-doctoral research experience a plus
• Minimum of four years of patent prosecution experience, preferably working at a law firm
• Strong Electrical Engineering and Computer Science technical skills and understanding
• Registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office
• Strong computer and internet research skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects on competing deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and demonstrated professionalism
• Medical device/imaging, digital health, or bioinformatics technical experience a plus

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Type: Full-time