Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm, located in Houston, is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in electrical engineering or computer science, possess exceptional academic achievement, and exhibit strong writing and communication skills. The role requires JD and admission to the USPTO.

Duties:

• Conducting patent prosecution in the areas of electrical engineering, computer science, software-related technologies, data science, AI, networking technologies (especially network security), machine learning, artificial intelligence, and hardware security.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conducting legal research and analysis related to patent issues.
• Providing legal counsel on intellectual property matters.
• Collaborating with clients and inventors to understand and address their patent needs.
• Managing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• High level of academic achievement.
• The solid law firm, engineering, and industry experience.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in patent prosecution.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and inventors.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Experience in data science, AI, or networking technologies, especially network security.
• Experience in machine learning/artificial intelligence and hardware security.

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