Patent Agent or Technical Advisor - Electrical Engineering

Dorsey's Patent group is growing its existing Japanese-language team. We are seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with fluency in Japanese and at least one year of patent prosecution experience to be located in our Seattle, Palo Alto, Denver, or Salt Lake City offices. Patent bar-eligible candidates with the right technology background and writing experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate will understand and have the ability to write in English about electrical technologies, including circuit and logic designs, and semiconductor structures and fabrication processes. All relevant technical backgrounds will be considered. Strong academic credentials and USPTO admission or eligibility are required. In this role you will: Conduct inventor interviews in Japanese and English in preparation for drafting original patent applications. Draft patent applications in English. Prosecute patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark office (USPTO), including drafting responses to offices actions and conducting examiner interviews (or assist with same if not yet admitted to USPTO). Draft correspondence to Japanese clients and translate Japanese correspondence to English as needed. Prosecute patent applications in foreign jurisdictions via communication with foreign associates. Work closely with our collaborative team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure excellence in client service at all times. What we're looking for: At least one year of agent/technical advisor experience. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field. Background in semiconductor fabrication, structures, or devices and/or electrical engineering. Strong academic performance. Fluent in Japanese and capable of conducting inventor interviews in Japanese and English using appropriate business etiquette in both languages. USPTO admission (for Patent Agent) USPTO eligibility (for Technical Advisor) Preferred: USPTO admission. We are looking for the right person, not just the right resume or experience level. Collegiality and teamwork are highly valued, and broad skills and curiosity can be as important as a specific technical degree. About Dorsey: Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) Reasonable Accommodations: Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 61 2-492-5178. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marit l status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify. The pay range for this position in Seattle, Denver or Palo Alto is an annual salary of $85,000 to $134,000. This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated. Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through October 30, 2026. Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.