MANDARIN-SPEAKING PATENT ATTORNEY

Lee & Hayes is a leading national IP law firm at the intersection of business, law and technology. We are currently seeking Mandarin-Speaking Patent Attorney to work out of our Seattle, Washington office. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of our dynamic team in our highly-regarded IP practice, while living in one of the most desirable areas of the country.

We center our Firm around three core values to provide the best possible experience for our clients in conjunction with providing an exceptional environment for our employees.

• Service Excellence: At Lee & Hayes, PC, we understand that we succeed when our clients succeed. We focus on building strong relationships with our clients and with each other as a team.
• Relationship Centered: We care about each other and realize we are more than just service providers; we are partners.
• Stewardship: The Lee & Hayes community believes that each of us are stewards, and we exist to serve more than our own needs. At Lee & Hayes, we are accountable to serve our clients, colleagues, families, and communities.

These core values serve as guideposts to direct daily decision-making and focus our efforts toward common goals.

We work hard to create a positive work environment that supports our employees’ professional and personal success. This is accomplished through flexible scheduling, a culture of compassion and respect, mentorship programs, and regular opportunities for feedback. We believe that by providing our employees with these resources, we can foster a productive, positive, and inclusive work atmosphere.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in the computer-related technology fields including software applications, machine learning, artificial intelligence, augmented or virtual reality;
• File and prosecute patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent/trademark offices including responding to official government actions, drafting appeal briefs, conducting telephone and in-person interviews with Patent Examiners;
• Oversee filing and prosecution of patent applications in multiple foreign jurisdictions including China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan;
• Direct foreign associates in English and Chinese regarding the handling of foreign patent applications;
• Conduct invention disclosure meetings with inventors in both Chinese and English to develop a thorough understanding of advanced technologies in preparation to draft patent applications;
• Review and evaluate complex invention disclosures and documents, company brochures, technical information and drawings, engineering specifications, and other technical data in both Chinese and English;
• Translate patent applications, including technical language and specifications, from Chinese to English and English to Chinese, as required for U.S. and foreign patent matters;
• Perform prior art search for claim patentability and validity;
• Advise and represent clients in in private matters and before government agencies;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Juris Doctor degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering;

Licensed to practice law;

3 years of experience as an IP attorney;

Membership in a state bar association;

Licensed and in good standing to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (limited recognition acceptable);

Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese (traditional and simplified);

Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses in patent-related work;

Knowledge of complex computer and electrical technologies including programming languages, database technologies, computer architectures, image and video processing, electrical metering and smart grid technologies, quantum computing, and bioinformatics

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $140,000 to $225,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Our compensation program also provides annual incentive bonuses based on work production and may also offer merit bonuses.

Qualified employees are eligible for health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, long-term disability, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), paid parental leave, vacation and sick leave, at least ten paid holidays each year, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary benefits programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance. The Firm also offers extensive wellness benefits and work flexibility to support the work-life balance of each employee.

Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce.