Patent Attorney

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 effectively with inventors and legal teams.

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J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolRegistered To Practice Before The U.S. Patent And Trademark OfficePatent Preparation And Prosecution ExperienceKnowledge Of Cellular And Wireless TechnologiesExcellent Patent Drafting And Technical Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Patent PreparationPatent ProsecutionTechnical WritingPatent DraftingSignal ProcessingNetworkingWireless Protocols3GPP StandardsLTE5G

Soft Skills

IndependenceCollaborationClient CounselingAnalytical SkillsAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled Legal ToolsClaudeHarvey

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed In At Least One U.S. Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

Wireless CommunicationsCellular TechnologiesPatent StrategyPrior Art AnalysisActive Patent Prosecution Docket

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 in-house counsel to understand new technologies and develop appropriate patent protection
Collaborate with partners and other practitioners on patent strategy, portfolio development, and client counseling
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 legal work

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; law school transcript required
Undergraduate transcript required
Master’s and Ph.D. transcripts required where applicable
Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline
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

Enrollment in Medical insurance plans
Enrollment in Dental insurance plans
Enrollment in Vision insurance plans
401(k)-retirement program
Remote work