Patent Agent

Sterlington

. Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving wireless communications, cellular technologies, networking, signal processing, and related technologies . Coordinate foreign patent prosecution and work with

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. patent preparation and prosecution, particularly in wireless communications and cellular technologies. Proficient in drafting patent applications and managing complex patent portfolios while collaborating with inventors and technical personnel.

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U.S. Patent Preparation And ProsecutionWireless Communications ExpertisePatent Drafting And Technical WritingExperience With 3GPP StandardsRegistered To Practice Before The U.S. Patent And Trademark Office

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Hard Skills

Patent Application DraftingPatent ProsecutionPrior Art AnalysisTechnical Disclosure AnalysisSignal ProcessingNetworkingCellular TechnologiesRF SystemsBaseband ProcessingWireless Protocols

Soft Skills

Independent Matter ManagementCollaborationTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Legal ToolsClaudeHarvey

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered To Practice Before The U.S. Patent And Trademark Office

Industry Keywords

Patent LawWireless CommunicationsCellular TechnologiesE-Verify3GPP StandardsLTE5G6G

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving wireless communications, cellular technologies, networking, signal processing, and related technologies
Coordinate foreign patent prosecution and work with international counsel on global patent portfolios
Prepare responses to Office Actions and manage deadlines across an active patent prosecution docket
Work directly with inventors and other technical personnel to understand new technologies and develop appropriate patent protection
Collaborate with partners and other practitioners on patent strategy and portfolio development
Conduct prior art searches and analyze prior art in connection with patent prosecution and portfolio development
Analyze technically complex disclosures, standards, and prior art and translate them into effective patent prosecution strategies
Manage matters with a high degree of independence while maintaining consistently high standards for technical and patent prosecution work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or eligible for and actively pursuing registration
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline
Undergraduate transcript required; Master’s and Ph.D. transcripts also required where applicable
Approximately 2–5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
Experience with, or strong working knowledge of, cellular and wireless technologies preferred, including 3GPP standards, LTE, 5G, 6G, RF systems, baseband processing, wireless protocols, signal processing, or networking
Excellent patent drafting and technical writing skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and defensible patent claims
Strong academic credentials and demonstrated ability to manage matters independently with appropriate oversight
Must be based in the United States to support applicable client requirements
Experience using AI-enabled legal or productivity tools, such as Claude or Harvey, is a plus
Sterlington uses E-Verify to confirm employees’ work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in Medical insurance plans
Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in Dental insurance plans
Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in Vision insurance plans
401(k)-retirement program
Remote work