Patent Attorney needed for Washington, DC office

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Patent Attorney with 2+ years of experience to support the firm's patent prosecution practice. The candidate will draft patent applications and prosecute applications through the . Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, and lasers.

Duties:

• Draft patent applications and prosecute applications through the . Patent and Trademark Office.
• Conduct technical research using available resources to support patent-related matters.
• Work on assignments from multiple partners and clients, meeting and managing internal and client-driven deadlines.
• Provide technical expertise to assist clients in protecting their technology with patents.
• Collaborate with attorneys and inventors to develop patent strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience drafting patent applications.
• Specialization in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, or lasers.
• Registered 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.
• Attention to detail, strong 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 scientific and technical patent applications.
• Technical expertise in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, or lasers.
• Ability to conduct technical research and analyze complex technical information.
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and inventors.

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