Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a talented Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical, oral, and written communication skills and thrive in a collaborative team environment. This role involves patent preparation and prosecution, patent licensing, performing patentability and clearance opinions, portfolio management, and conducting due diligence.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Handle patent licensing matters.
• Conduct patentability and clearance opinions.
• Manage intellectual property portfolios.
• Perform due diligence for patent-related transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to develop patent strategies.
• Advise clients on IP-related issues and best practices.
• Stay current with developments in patent law and technology.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Proven experience in patent licensing and conducting patentability and clearance opinions.
• Strong background in portfolio management and due diligence.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Active member in good standing of a state bar.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills to interpret complex patent-related issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.

This full-service corporate law firm provides legal services to clients in the Midwest, nationally, and globally. Its practice areas include information technology law, business restructuring and insolvency, labor and employment, corporate and finance, compliance and regulatory services, privacy and data security, employee benefits and executive compensation, and government relations and legislation. The firm has offices in 5 major locations in the United States including Washington, District of Columbia, and New York City, New York.