Patent Agent or Attorney

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 winning candidate will be involved in the practice of patent law (principally patent application preparation and prosecution at the USPTO). 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 similar engineering or science degree

- 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.

We will provide a guaranteed minimum of compensation/work, all necessary support and training, and all necessary administrative support. We would be in frequent contact 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 via a monthly retainer or overflow work, or some combination of the two, but will not be a salary with benefits. As an independent contractor, you will work from home; my practice has been virtual from day one, so this is our standard practice. We would expect you to generally be available during normal working hours, but as an independent contractor, you will have flexibility to establish your own schedule.