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EECS Patent Attorney

MNF Global


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 235000 - 305000
Experience Required: 2years
Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary


Patent Attorney Electrical & Computer Technologies
LA

A highly touted and established law firm seeks a Patent Attorney Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its expanding patent group. The firm partners with leading global technology companies to position and protect innovation in fields ranging from hardware to software matters.

This can include Generative Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning cloud computing wireless/5G consumer electronics data storage and autonomous vehicles.

This is a dynamic opportunity to work in a collaborative innovative team environment on high-level patent matters including prosecution client counseling and standards-related technologies.



Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications

  • Draft responses to Office Actions and conduct Examiner interviews

  • Perform prior art freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses

  • Collaborate with inventors in-house counsel and technical teams

  • Participate in strategic portfolio development and post-grant counseling



Technology Areas

Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

  • Wireless telecommunications systems and communication networks

  • Electrical hardware and computer software

  • Generative AI and Machine Learning

  • Networks data storage and databases

  • Semiconductors circuits memory and storage devices

  • Cloud computing cybersecurity and data security

  • Consumer electronics.




Compensation
  • Expected salary range: $235000 $305000 depending on the responsibilities of the position and the experience education and skills of the candidate

  • Generous merit-based bonus program



If you meet the criteria set forth in this posting please apply in confidence. Only those candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

If you are seeking a patent position nationally please do not hesitate to contact us. MNF Global is owned by former practicing attorney who has led this legal search firm for over 18 years.




Requirements

  • J.D. and admission to practice before the USPTO

  • 3-6 years of recent patent preparation and prosecution experience

  • Strong academic record with a technical degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Physics or a closely related field

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-oriented culture



Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits starting on the date of hire including:

    • Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D STD and LTD Insurance

    • Generous parental leave

    • Child and Elder Care

    • 401(k) with firm contributions

    • Profit Sharing




Required Skills:

Patent Attorney


Required Education:

JD EE/CS