Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a motivated Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of legal experience, particularly in intellectual property law. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields, with expertise in drafting and patent prosecution. Experience in design engineering, particularly within a chip company, is highly desirable. Candidates with knowledge in networking, software, and wireless networks such as 3G/4G/5G are preferred. Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required, while Bar licensure in California is considered advantageous.

Duties:

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Providing strategic counseling to clients regarding IP matters.
• Collaborating with clients and inventors to understand technology innovations.
• Conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions.

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 related fields.
• Desirable experience in design engineering within a chip company.
• Knowledge of networking, software, and wireless networks such as 3G/4G/5G is preferred.
• Admission to the USPTO.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.

Certifications:

• Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

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