Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Madison, WI, is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney with 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, with expertise in video processing and video codecs. Additionally, familiarity with video coding standards, virtual/augmented reality, and AI is highly desirable.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications and managing patent portfolios.
• Provide technical and legal analysis for patent matters related to video processing, video codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and AI.
• Collaborate with inventors, clients, and colleagues to develop and implement patent strategies.
• Conduct patent analysis/opinions of counsel and participate in Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) as needed.
• Manage time and deadlines effectively for multiple ongoing projects.
• Work independently and as a team to meet firm and client objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and handle situations with discretion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house, with portfolio management experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience in video processing and video codecs.
• Familiarity with video coding standards.
• Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus.
• Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus.
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Confidence in identifying and analyzing issues, making decisions, and initiating actions.
• Maintaining composure and demonstrating good judgment under pressure.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (required).
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree (preferred).
• Admission to the USPTO (preferred).

Benefits:

• Challenging and dynamic role.
• Career development planning.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness program and employee/family assistance program.
• Competitive base pay and annual merit review/incentive pay.
• Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Life insurance and critical illness insurance.
• Parental/family leave.
• Flexible remote work policy (up to days per week).
• Positive and respectful work climate in a respected organization with a collaborative culture.

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