Mid-Senior Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

A law firm in Madison, WI, is seeking a Mid-Senior Intellectual Property Associate Attorney. The Mid-Senior Intellectual Property Associate Attorney will be responsible for patent prosecution, strategic management of patent portfolios, freedom-to-operate opinions, due diligence analysis, and landscape analysis. The ideal candidate should have an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree, be admitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (U.S.P.T.O.), and possess a very strong academic record paired with the skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to succeed and advance at the firm.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Manage and strategize patent portfolios for clients.
• Provide freedom-to-operate opinions to clients.
• Conduct due diligence analysis for intellectual property transactions.
• Perform landscape analysis to assess intellectual property landscapes in various technology areas.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (U.S.P.T.O.).
• 3+ years of experience working on patent prosecution, patent portfolio management, freedom-to-operate opinions, due diligence analysis, and landscape analysis.
• Very strong academic record.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to succeed and advance at the firm.

Education:

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

Certifications:

Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (U.S.P.T.O.).

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution practices and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.

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.