Mid-Level IP Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

A law firm in Madison, WI, is seeking a Mid-Level IP Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with expertise in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. Here's the detailed job description:

Job Overview:

The Mid-Level IP Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney will be responsible for managing patent prosecution matters, conducting strategic analysis of patent portfolios, providing freedom-to-operate opinions, conducting due diligence analysis, and performing landscape analysis.

Duties:

• Manage patent prosecution matters related to Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Conduct strategic analysis of patent portfolios.
• Provide freedom-to-operate opinions.
• Conduct due diligence analysis.
• Perform landscape analysis.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on complex patent matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in patent prosecution, strategic portfolio management, freedom-to-operate opinions, due diligence, and landscape analysis.
• Admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Strong academic record.
• Demonstrated skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to becoming a partner at the firm.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering or Computer Science concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

The firm offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability, and more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours worked.

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.