Lateral Patent Associate Attorney

1-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Lateral Patent Associate Attorney to assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability opinions, patent estate management, and patent enforcement for a diverse clientele. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling multiple legal matters, producing high-quality legal work, and contributing to business development efforts.

Duties:

• Assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in various technical fields, including software, computer science, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
• Provide patentability and clearance opinions to clients.
• Manage patent estate portfolios, including licensing and enforcement of patents.
• Simultaneously handle the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages, from inception to conclusion.
• Produce high-quality legal work and bill the required hours to ensure excellent client services.
• Contribute to business development efforts both as a group and individually.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering, or computer science.
• License to practice law in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where the firm conducts business.
• Must maintain applicable license renewal and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• One year of experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-8 years of experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm.
• Prior patent preparation and prosecution experience in software, computer science, electrical, or mechanical engineering areas.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution and intellectual property law.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters at different stages.
• Business development skills and the ability to generate new business.
• Knowledge of patent portfolio management, licensing, and enforcement.

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