Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a highly skilled Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of legal experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in intellectual property law, specifically in drafting and patent prosecution, with a focus on computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields. Experience in design engineering, particularly with a chip company, is advantageous. Candidates with expertise in networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar technologies are preferred. Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required, and bar licensure in California is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications.
• Analyze patentability, perform patent searches, and provide opinions on patent validity and infringement.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions and develop patent strategies.
• Communicate with USPTO examiners to advocate for clients' patent applications.
• Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic guidance to clients regarding patent matters.
• Stay updated on developments in intellectual property law and relevant technologies.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of legal experience.
• Experience in intellectual property law, particularly in drafting and patent prosecution.
• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar field.
• Design engineering experience with a chip company is a plus.
• Familiarity with networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or related technologies preferred.
• Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Bar licensure in California is advantageous.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Certifications:

• Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Bar licensure in California is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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