Patent Attorney or Agent / Senior Patent Attorney or Agent, Video Compression

Ofinno is a leading research and development lab for 5G/6G, Next-Gen Wi-Fi, and video compression technologies. Home to some of the world’s most prolific inventors, Ofinno provides comprehensive R&D services to help companies stay ahead of the technological curve.

We are growing rapidly, and we seek hard-working people to keep our enterprise at the leading edge of innovation. Our legal team works shoulder-to-shoulder with our technology experts, from the conception of a new idea until the moment the patent is received. The result is an industry-recognized patent portfolio, with global reach, at the core of next-generation technologies.

Ofinno’s cross-training is what separates us from other R&D labs. Our attorneys and patent agents are challenged to master the underlying technical concepts of our inventors’ ideas. At the same time, our legal team is expected to educate our inventors on the legal aspects of intellectual property. Ofinno’s culture of mutual learning and collaboration is unique among R&D labs, and absolutely cannot be duplicated at a law firm. 

To join Ofinno, please submit a resume, cover letter, and some writing samples. The writing samples preferably include: (a) a patent application that you have written in Video Compression technology; and (b) at least one response to a USPTO or EPO Office Action.

For the Office Action Response, we are particularly interested in the persuasiveness of your arguments regarding novelty and non-obviousness. We would like to see your best arguments regarding novelty or non-obviousness (for example, without relying on substantive claim amendments to overcome a rejection). Please do not provide Office Action responses that are primarily focused on 35 U.S.C. § 101 or 112.

Ofinno relies on our technical experts to help interpret the cited art and identify distinctions. Our legal team is able to focus on crafting persuasive arguments, which helps Ofinno to obtain quality patents on a compact schedule. Ofinno’s patent portfolio has global reach, and our legal team is responsible for coordinating prosecution strategies across multiple global jurisdictions.

Your primary responsibility is to address all IP needs of the business related to Ofinno’s Video and Media Compression team, including working closely with inventors to evaluate, draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign counterparts. Depending on skills and experience, the applicant may be considered for a role as Senior Patent Attorney or Senior Patent Agent.  

The Patent Attorney/Agent will report to the IP Director for Video Compression at our offices in Reston, Virginia. The Patent Attorney/Agent’s primary responsibility is to draft and prosecute patent applications, including patents for standardized technologies in the media coding technologies such as point-cloud coding, 3D mesh coding, and video compression.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with Ofinno’s Video Compression team inventors in the drafting and prosecution of patents before the USPTO and foreign counterparts
• Advising overseas attorneys on applications for foreign patent applications
• Managing Ofinno’s Video Compression patent portfolio
• Creating presentations and reports of patent matters and patent portfolios
• Reviewing patent applications
  • Assisting with drafting of specifications, figures, and claims
  • Assisting with filings and payments of fees
  • Searching prior art for relevant subject matter
  • Helping to prepare client presentations
• Other tasks as assigned

• Licensed to practice before a State Bar (Virginia preferred) and the USPTO
• Experience with media compression technologies such as point-cloud coding, 3D mesh coding, or video compression
• Familiarity with Video Compression standards (e.g., MPEG standards) is a plus
• 3+ years of experience drafting and prosecuting patents, managing portfolios, performing patent analysis, and developing patent strategies
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Our people are our business, and it is our job to take care of you. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.