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Hogan Lovells US LLP is searching for a patent prosecution associate or patent agent who is excited to work on cutting-edge technology for the world's top tech companies. The right candidates will be as comfortable working on rocket engines and satellite technology as they are working on the next generation of artificial intelligence, encryption, automation, and robotics. There will be opportunities for crossover work as well, involving technologies such as clean energy and digital health. We are looking for candidates with the technical chops to be able to discuss details with engineers and developers, but also the confidence to interact with well-known giants in the tech world. The positions will involve a significant amount of direct partner and client interaction, and unique opportunities that come from working for a truly global law firm. We do not micro-manage - if you make the cut, that means we trust you to handle the job and will give you every opportunity to step up and run with it.

These positions will primarily involve prosecution and patent counselling but will also have opportunity to support various other types of related legal work. The ideal candidate is a junior- to mid-level patent prosecution and counselling associate or patent agent, with at least 2 years of experience, preferably in our San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Houston, Boston, or Washington D.C. offices. Applicants must have a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent experience, and a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school. U.S. bar membership and registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office is also required.

The expected associate salary range for this role is $235,000 to $310,000 per year and the expected agent salary range for this role is $125,000 to $250,000 per year. These ranges reflect a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate's qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual performance bonuses and discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Additional benefits may include relocation. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

To apply, please complete the on-line application, attaching a resume and law school transcript addressed to: Ross Cummings, Senior Associate Recruitment Coordinator, Hogan Lovells US LLP, 4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 3500, San Francisco, CA 94111.

All search firm submissions should be sent to JoinHoganLovellsSF@hoganlovells.com, Attn: Ross Cummings, Senior Associate Recruitment Coordinator.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.