Patent Agent / Patent Engineer / Software AI CS Computer / TX 75201 3939

IP Recruiter Group is recruiting for an in-house Patent Agent or Patent Engineer within a software startup focused on advanced technologies like cryptography and artificial intelligence. The role involves drafting high-quality invention disclosures and patent applications, and prosecuting these applications for a growing docket.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently communicate with inventors to efficiently draft comprehensive, high quality invention disclosures and initial patent applications
• Prosecute such applications for a rapidly expanding docket

Requirements:

• B.S. or higher, ideally in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering
• An in depth understanding of modern cryptography, cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies
• At least 3 years of patent experience, either (i) as a licensed Patent Agent, or (ii) as a Patent Engineer who has been drafting invention disclosures while with working closely with Patent Agents/Attorneys to write and prosecute patents
• Patent experience specifically relating to software, Alice/101 rejections, etc
• A USPTO license is not required, but an understanding of how to author patent claims and respond to USPTO office actions is essential