Patent Prosecution & Litigation Patent Agent - Mechanical or Electrical Engineering - Multiple Offices

Candidates will have 5 or more years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting. Candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or similar fields, with the goal of leveraging electrical and software engineering technical mastery toward consumer products with mechanical and electrical/software aspects. Mechanical engineering backgrounds with significant EE/software industry or drafting experience will be considered. Knowledge and experience with other forms of intellectual property are a plus, particularly design patents.

We seek candidates who are driven, possess a desire to develop and invest in their careers and the Firm, desire to work with a national/international client platform, and demonstrate superior client service ability. Candidates must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and strong organizational and analytical abilities. All candidates must be registered with the USPTO.

This position is subject to export control laws.

Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals. Please apply through our online portal and submit your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (e.g., scientific paper, a published patent application, or issued patent). We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if there is interest in moving forward with your candidacy. Direct inquiries regarding this opportunity to Christy Hunter, Recruiting Manager (Christy.Hunter@wbd-us.com).

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

The national average salary range for this role is $130,000-$170,000. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Womble Bond Dickinson offers competitive compensation, and, in addition, we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off "PTO"/Vacation. A discretionary bonus may be available based on performance.

Candidates are not required to submit age-related information and may redact any personally identifiable information on their application materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. This position does not have a fixed deadline. The posting will remain open until the position is filled and all necessary due diligence has been completed for the selected candidate.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to firm policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations.