Patent Agent at Top Tier Reps LLC – Spencerport, New York

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Patent Agents to join the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group at a top-tier Am Law 100 firm. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from one of several major U.S. offices. You will be part of a collaborative, nationally recognized IP practice working on cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Collaborate with attorneys, inventors, and clients on patent strategy and portfolio development.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technology and changes in patent law.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Strong academic credentials and relevant industry or law firm experience.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Technical Background:

• Experience in electrical engineering or software-related patent prosecution.
• Familiarity with technologies such as data science, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, network security, or RF circuitry.
• Knowledge of hardware and/or communications security, including encryption technologies.

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Range: $110,000 – $190,000, depending on experience and location.
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Additional Information:

• Locations: Positions are available in Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington, DC.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – approximately 2–3 days per week onsite as needed.