Patent Prosecution Attorney

North Star Staffing Solutions

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San Diego, CA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Our staffing solutions connect skilled candidates with the best companies in the area. We take pride in understanding a candidate’s skill set, experience and needs and then pairing them up with the right organization. We conduct thorough interviews, reference and background checks, and we verify previous work history of all our candidates before we place them. As one of the premier Staffing agencies in Colorado, we help job seekers find positions in various fields of work at the best organizations in Colorado. Not only do we provide you with job opportunities, we also offer ongoing training and courses that will help you improve your skills and work.

Salary negotiable* + Stock Options + Bonus + Relocation Covered 

Will be overseeing outside counsel, multiple positions available 
Must have JD from Top 100 Law School 
Must have BSEE or BSCE 

The successful candidate will serve as Patent Counsel, reporting to a group lead, assigned to one or more technology groups. Responsibilities will include: preparation and prosecution of US and foreign patent applications supervision of outside counsel preparation and prosecution infringement and clearance analysis advise inventors and management on a variety of intellectual property matters review of prior art search reports perform due diligence analysis for potential acquisitions and investments support of litigation teams by providing claim interpretation and portfolio analysis and general client counseling on patent matters. 

The successful candidate must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be admitted to the Bar of at least one state. Strong skills and 3-10 years experience in preparing and prosecuting US and foreign patent applications are required. Strong technical skills focused on electrical engineering and/or computer science are required, and individuals with advanced degrees will have an advantage. 

The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. Engineering experience and law firm experience is a plus. In addition, all candidates will be required to submit two patents/applications and one office action which he/she has authored. 

Technical degree required (Bachelor''s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO. 

Required, at least one state Bar registration. 

JD degree, USPTO registration, and at least one state bar registration is required. A Bachelor''s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is very preferred.


Technical degree required (Bachelor''s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred), JD, USPTO. 

Required, at least one state Bar registration. 

JD degree, USPTO registration, and at least one state bar registration is required. A Bachelor''s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is very preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About this role

Summary

Manage patent applications, supervise outside counsel, advise on IP matters, and support litigation.

Job title

Patent Prosecution Attorney

Experience level

3-10 years

Industry

staffing and recruitment

Location requirements

San Diego, CA, US; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

JDUSPTO registrationstate bar registrationpatent prosecutionelectrical engineeringcomputer science

Preferred skills

advanced degreesengineering experiencelaw firm experiencepatentsoffice action

Specializations

patent prosecutionintellectual propertyelectrical engineeringcomputer science
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City