Patent Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm located in Cranford, NJ, is seeking a highly qualified Patent Attorney to work closely with esteemed clients in drafting and prosecuting electronic and software-related patent applications for cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate should have a strong educational background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or a related science, coupled with expertise in computer systems or machine learning. While 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution is preferred, candidates must also be admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Duties:

• Collaborate with renowned clients to identify and understand innovative technologies and inventions.
• Draft and prepare high-quality electronic and software-related patent applications.
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including responding to office actions and conducting examiner interviews.
• Conduct thorough prior art searches and patentability assessments.
• Provide legal counsel on intellectual property matters, patent portfolio management, and patent strategy.
• Analyze and evaluate patent infringement and validity issues.
• Manage and maintain client relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Stay updated on emerging technology trends and changes in patent laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related science with a strong knowledge of computer systems or machine learning.
• 2-5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution is preferred.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related science.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting electronic and software-related patent applications.
• Strong technical knowledge of computer systems or machine learning.
• Prior art searching and patentability assessment.
• Intellectual property strategy and patent portfolio management.
• Legal analysis of patent infringement and validity issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Client relationship management.
• Continuous learning and adaptation to evolving technology trends.
• Knowledge of patent laws and regulations.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

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