Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney for its Raleigh, NC, location. This role involves providing legal counsel and support in patent prosecution matters. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of legal experience, particularly in intellectual property law, focusing on drafting and patent prosecution. Here's a breakdown of the job description:

Job Overview:

• Title: Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney
• Location: Raleigh, NC
• Experience: 2-6 years of legal experience
• Specialization: Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution

Duties:

• Draft patent applications and prosecute patents before the USPTO.
• Conducting patentability and clearance searches.
• Providing legal advice and support on patent-related matters.
• Collaborating with clients, inventors, and stakeholders to understand inventions and patent strategies.
• Analyzing and interpreting patent laws, regulations, and rulings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• Experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Background in design engineering, preferably with a chip company.
• Familiarity with networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar technologies.
• Bar licensure in California (preferred).

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one . jurisdiction.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal software and research tools.

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