Job Description

Patent Attorney

Job Title: Patent Attorney
Location: Detroit, Michigan, US (Onsite / Remote Work Options Available)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Firm

We are a boutique intellectual property law firm based in the Detroit area, specializing in providing high-quality IP services to clients in the automotive and advanced technology sectors. Our team partners with a major automotive (OEM) to protect innovations shaping the future of mobility including connected vehicles, autonomous driving, electrification, and embedded software systems.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Patent Attorney with a background in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering to join our growing team. The successful candidate will focus primarily on preparing and prosecuting automotive-related patents for a global OEM client and will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of cutting-edge technologies in vehicle systems, electronics, and software.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, primarily in automotive technologies such as software systems, electronics, autonomous driving, and connectivity.
• Conduct patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, inventors, and in-house counsel at a major OEM client.
• Provide strategic IP counseling and contribute to portfolio development and management.
• Stay informed about evolving patent laws and industry trends affecting automotive and software technologies.

Qualifications

Required:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• At least a bachelors degree in Computer engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering .
• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in related technology areas.

Preffered:

• Experience in automotive technologies, control systems, electronics, or software patents.
• Exceptional communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client interactions in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience in the form below or contact a.triggs@electriagroup.com or info@electriagroup.com directly.

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