Experienced Professionals

Mid-Level to Senior Patent Agent/Attorney - Electrical Engineering

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is seeking lateral patent agents, patent engineers and patent attorneys with at least three years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Applicants should have a background in electrical engineering. We are particularly interested in practitioners with advanced degrees or industry experience with machine learning hardware architecture, machine learning models, wireless/5G telecommunications, networking components, integrated circuit design, and/or semiconductor memories. We are seeking motivated applicants who want a full-time position and full workload. We treat our agents the same as our attorneys with the same percentage-based compensation plan that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a good work/life balance. We have a supportive and friendly work environment and a highly-trained support staff. Remote work arrangements are available.

Qualification Requirements:

• Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 

• Background in electrical engineering

• At least 3 years of patent experience 

• Strong writing and communication skills 

• Commitment to patent drafting and patent prosecution

Email wavsrecruiting@wavsip.com with “Patent Prosecution Position – EE” in the subject line with the following:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Transcripts (college, graduate school, and law school if applicable)

• Writing samples including at least two drafted applications 

• References (upon request)

• Medical Insurance: PPO/Kaiser

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Life and Supplemental AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 529 Educational Plan

• 401K Plan 

• Profit Sharing Plan

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Public Transportation Assistance

• Use of firm’s Tahoe condo

WAVS IP is a growing, San Francisco Bay Area-based patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base.  WAVS IP offers robust training for entry-level candidates with opportunities for advancement within the firm and also has reputable informal and formal mentorship. We have a friendly work environment and highly trained support staff. Our Bay Area offices are in downtown Oakland and Menlo Park. Remote, in-office, and hybrid working arrangements are supported. We offer a percentage-based compensation plan that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance and a competitive benefits plan. WAVS IP does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other legally protected characteristic.