- Houston, Texas, United States
- $270K–$320K per year
- 3+ years
Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications and coordinate foreign prosecution.
Compensation
The anticipated annual base salary range is $270,000–$320,000.
Responsibilities
- Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications and coordinate foreign prosecution.
- Conduct inventor interviews and identify patentable features in complex technical disclosures.
- Develop claims and prosecution strategies, prepare Office Action responses and conduct examiner interviews.
- Help develop patent portfolios aligned with clients’ products and commercial priorities.
- Collaborate directly with inventors and client legal teams on ongoing prosecution matters.
Requirements
- J.D., admission to a U.S. state bar and USPTO registration.
- Degree in CS, CE, EE, Mathematics, Physics or a closely related field.
Skills
Benefits
- Health coverage: Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus HSA and FSA options.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan and profit sharing.
- Paid time off: PTO and paid holidays.
- Family support: Backup childcare and eldercare.