Junior/Mid-Level Patent Agent (CS/EE) at db_b875d025731feea5a308bba40eb6e1b7 in San Francisco, CA
- Company: db_b875d025731feea5a308bba40eb6e1b7
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $100,000–$160,000
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent to join a leading global law firm’s Patent Development & Strategy practice. The firm is seeking an early- to mid-level Patent Agent with a background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline to support the continued growth of its p…
Job description
- Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent to join a leading global law firm’s Patent Development & Strategy practice. The firm is seeking an early- to mid-level Patent Agent with a background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline to support the continued growth of its patent development and strategy practice.
- Locations: Boston, MA; Palo Alto, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Reston, VA; San Francisco, CA
Responsibilities
- Draft and prosecute patent applications in electrical, computer, software, AI, semiconductor, and other technology-related fields.
- Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to develop patent protection strategies.
- Conduct prior art, patentability, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Support IP due diligence and patent portfolio management matters.
- Assist attorneys with client counseling and strategic patent matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
- Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications.
- Experience preparing responses to Office Actions and conducting patentability analyses.
- Strong technical background in software, AI/ML, semiconductors, telecommunications, networking, computer architecture, or related technologies.
- Prior experience in a law firm or in-house intellectual property environment preferred.
- Experience with due diligence, opinions, freedom-to-operate analyses, licensing, or related patent counseling is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound business judgment.
Skills
Required
- Strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- The anticipated salary range is $100,000–$160,000, depending on geographic market, experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).