Job Description
Senior Patent Attorney, Wi-Fi Technologies About Ofinno: Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. Our team’s innovative work has led to significant contributions to technologies such as 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression. Ofinno holds strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with several of the world’s leading technology companies that use such technologies. At Ofinno, we foster an environment of collaboration and excellence, where researchers can focus on delivering breakthroughs that shape the future of technology.
Position Overview: Ofinno is seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Senior Patent Attorney or Agent to support our Next Generation Wi-Fi team. In this role, you will work closely with inventors to draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications related to Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11 technologies across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of a world-class patent portfolio in wireless communications.
Depending on qualifications and experience, candidates will be considered for either the Patent Attorney/Agent or the Senior Patent Attorney/Agent role. This position may be filled at different career levels based on a candidate's qualifications. As a result, the posted salary range reflects the full range across those levels.
Key Responsibilities: As a (Senior) Patent Attorney or Agent, you will:
- Collaborate closely with our technical experts and inventors
- Draft and review Wi-Fi standard-related patent applications
- Prosecute patent applications globally, with a focus on the USPTO and the EPO
- Assist in preparing claim charts for standard-essential patents
As part of your application, please submit two writing samples. The writing samples preferably include:
- A patent application you wrote in the area of Wi-Fi technology
- At least one response to a USPTO or EPO Office Action, appeal brief, or Inter Partes Review submission, demonstrating your argumentation skills around novelty and non-obviousness (for example, without relying on substantive claim amendments to overcome a rejection). Please avoid submissions focused primarily on 35 U.S.C. § 101 or § 112.
Qualifications: - Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field encompassing wireless communications (Master's degree or higher preferred)
- Active registration to practice before the USPTO (EPO registration is a plus)
- 4+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience (2+ years of experience working with wireless technologies preferred)
- Familiarity with EPO prosecution is a plus
- Strong organizational skills, technical acumen, and writing ability
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and ability to collaborate effectively
What else you should know: Our people are our business. We know you have to see it to believe it, but here are some of the perks you can count on:
- 401(k) matching -- We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(k) matching program that’s available on day one.
- Free healthcare plans -- Ofinno covers full premiums for you and your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable.
- Free Food -- Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee, and tea.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off -- Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations, and personal time, so we offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
- On-campus gym -- Unwind, reduce stress, and feel great – even when you’re at work.
- Other benefits, too long to list -- Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
What Now? What are you waiting for? We hope you will click on the link and forward your credentials to us today. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office