Mid-Level Patent Associate (Video Encoding)

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Mid-Level Patent Associate (Video Encoding) at Law Firm

Job Title: Mid-Level Patent Associate (Video Encoding) at Law Firm

H1: Join Our Team as a Mid-Level Patent Associate at a Leading Law Firm

H2: Work with the Best at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Patent Associate or Patent Agent looking for a challenging and dynamic role? Do you have a background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering? Are you well-versed in video processing and video codecs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP.

About the Firm:

At Michael Best, we are a full-service law firm with over 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work collaboratively to serve clients worldwide. We have a long-standing history of providing exceptional legal service and business acumen to a diverse range of clients, including companies in various industries, trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. We have offices in multiple locations, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, and Washington .

The Position:

As a Mid-Level Patent Associate at our firm, you will be responsible for patent drafting and prosecution, with a minimum of 2 years of experience at a firm or in-house. You should have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and be knowledgeable in video processing and video codecs, including relevant standards for video encoding and decoding. Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus. This position can be based out of our Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Denver, Raleigh, or Salt Lake City office.

Job Requirements:

- Minimum of 2 years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
- 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 advanced technical degree is a plus
- Involvement with patent analysis/opinions of counsel and IPRs is a plus
- Admission to the USPTO is a plus

Why You Should Apply:

At Michael Best, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package. This includes a variety of resources designed to enhance your overall well-being, both at work and at home. Our package includes competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs to help you plan for the future, and perks to inspire your downtime.

Learning and Growth:

- Challenging and dynamic role
- Career development planning
- Professional growth opportunities
- Performance management and coaching
- Specialized training programs
- Mentorship program
- Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement

Health & Wellness:

- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Wellness program
- Employee and family assistance program

Total Compensation:

- Competitive base pay
- Outstanding benefits
- Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- Performance recognition
- ABA, state, and local bar membership fee reimbursement

Planning for the Future:

- 401(k) with company match
- Short-term disability plan
- Long-term disability plan
- Life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Parental/family leave

Culture and Workplace:

- Respected organization with a collaborative culture
- Growing firm with an exciting future
- Flexible remote work policy (ability to work remote up to days per week)
- Contemporary work environment
- Positive and respectful work climate

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Recruitment Agencies:

Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process due to a medical condition or disability, please contact our Recruiting team at or .

Salary Information:

For Colorado applicants only (as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act), the starting salary for associate positions in our Denver office is $190,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors, including experience in the practice area. Associates are also eligible to participate in Michael Best’s associate bonus program, subject to its conditions and restrictions. This position is full-time and includes eligibility for employer-sponsored benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage. All full-time employees are also eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) plan.

Admission to the USPTO (preferred).

Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Program, Employee and Family Assistance Program, 401(k) with Company Match, Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Parental/Family Leave, Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays, ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement.

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Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Portfolio Management, Patent Analysis, IPRs, Video Processing, Video Codecs, Virtual/Augmented Reality, AI, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Client Relationship Management, Time Management, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Professionalism.

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree (preferred).

Submit an application via the company's online portal.

Qualification and Experience Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house, Experience with portfolio management, Admission to the USPTO (preferred).

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