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My firm is a fifteen-year-old independent patent practice. There are three individuals whom I have trained, who now practice patent law independently in close association with me. I am looking to repeat the process, training the next candidate to dive in to patent law while dealing with some of the most demanding new technologies out there. I specialize in software patents, and we do a lot of work in machine learning/AI, cryptography and data compression, satellites and communications, and other advanced areas of technology.
The opportunity we're offering is practice of patent law at the federal level (i.e., patent application preparation and prosecution at the USPTO and possibly PTAB trials, but no litigation in the courts). If you are not licensed, but have the required background to become licensed (primarily a STEM degree), and are interested in learning by doing—or if you are newly-licensed and eager to hit the ground running—we should talk.
The position requires:
- a physics, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering degree (other STEM undergraduate degrees will be considered)
- either patent bar membership OR a strong desire to study for and pass the patent bar exam
- strong writing skills
The opportunity is to be an independent contractor with full training and administrative support from us. I don't expect you to have any patent law experience, although experience is a plus. I am counting on your being interested in patent law, motivated, and eager to learn and grow.
I would provide a guaranteed minimum of compensation/work, all necessary support and training, and all necessary administrative support. We would be in contact daily for updates, training, questions, teaching, and any other necessary support.
We are looking for someone with 0 to 5 years of experience. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and on the order of $48,000/yr to $72,000/yr to start. This may be a retainer, overflow work, or some combination of the two, but would likely not be a salary with benefits. As an independent contractor, you would work from home. We would expect you to generally be available during normal working hours, but as an independent contractor, you would have flexibility to establish your own schedule.
