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Software Patent Prosecution Attorney

Jobot

Philadelphia, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Distributed Computing, Intellectual Property (IP), Internet Security, Legal, Organizational Skills, Patent Applications, Patent Procurement, Patents, Persuasion Skills, Process Improvement, Software as a Service (SaaS), Time Management
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
3 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari
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Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a small, boutique intellectual property firm.

Why join us?
  • Great clients
  • Fantastic Reputation


Job Details

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and file original patent applications for software inventions, including detailed specifications, figures guidance, and well-structured claim sets
  • Lead prosecution strategy through office-action responses, claim amendments, examiner interviews, and continuation planning
  • Distill complex systems into clear, persuasive disclosures that support broad yet defensible protection
  • Work directly with engineers, product teams, founders, and in-house counsel to identify invention value and capture it efficiently
  • Perform patentability assessments and targeted prior art review to inform go/no-go filing decisions and claim direction
  • Keep matters on track across multiple deadlines with strong attention to docket management and client responsiveness
  • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, templates, and process improvements that increase consistency and quality

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active attorney license in good standing
  • USPTO registration
  • At least 5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting software-related patents in a law firm setting
  • Experience with drafting patents at volume (100+ drafted from scratch)
  • Demonstrated strength in claim drafting, office-action advocacy, and examiner interaction
  • Ability to communicate with technical stakeholders and translate engineering concepts into patent-ready language
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort managing a steady workflow with minimal oversight

Preferred Experience

  • Technical exposure to AI/ML, SaaS, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, networking, databases, or similar software domains
  • Experience advising on portfolio development, continuation strategy, and product-aligned filing programs
  • Familiarity supporting post-grant proceedings or providing validity-focused analysis (as needed)


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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com