Patent Attorney needed for Houston office

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Houston is seeking a Patent Attorney with 2+ years of experience to support the firm's patent prosecution practice. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, and lasers, and will be responsible for drafting patent applications and prosecuting applications through the . Patent and Trademark Office.

Duties:

• Draft patent applications and prosecute applications through the . Patent and Trademark Office.
• Conduct technical research using available resources to support various patent-related matters.
• Draft scientific and technical patent applications clearly and concisely.
• Manage internal and client-driven deadlines, handling assignments from multiple partners and clients.
• Provide support to attorneys in patent-related matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience drafting patent applications, with a specialization in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, and lasers.
• Registration to practice in front of the . Patent and Trademark Office.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, writing skills, and analytical skills.

Education:

Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in a relevant field.

Certifications:

• Registration to practice in front of the . Patent and Trademark Office.
• If appropriate, licensed to practice law in their respective state.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting patent applications and prosecuting applications.
• Strong technical expertise in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, and lasers.
• Ability to conduct technical research and analyze complex technical concepts.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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