Patent Agent / Patent Engineer / Software AI CS Computer / IL 60603 3933

IP Recruiter Group is recruiting for an in-house patent professional position within a software startup developing technology platforms involving cryptography, cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and biometrics. The role focuses on communicating with inventors, drafting invention disclosures and initial patent applications, and prosecuting an expanding patent docket.

Responsibilities:

• This highly progressive company is in need of an experienced Patent Engineer and/or Patent Agent who can efficiently communicate with inventors to efficiently draft comprehensive, high quality invention disclosures and initial patent applications, as well as 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
• an understanding of how to author patent claims and respond to USPTO office actions is essential