Patent Attorney - Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated and highly skilled Patent Attorney to join their team in the Washington, DC Metro Area. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work with leading global technology companies in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies.
• Collaborate with clients and other professionals.
• Conduct case discussions with clients.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in patent law.

Requirements

• One to three years of substantial patent prosecution experience as a licensed attorney at a U.S. law firm or in-house.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent.

Certifications

• Registration to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Positive and collaborative team environment.
• Remote working possibilities in VA and some nearby states.
• Walking distance to Dunn Loring-Merrifield metro station.

This small/mid-sized Virginia law firm handles all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright and unfair competition causes, including litigation, ex parte practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, inter parte practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and practice before the U.S. Copyright Office. The firm has associates throughout the world to assist its clients in obtaining protection and advice with regard to patents, trademarks and copyrights on a worldwide basis. Attorneys of the firm have degrees in electrical, electronic, chemical, mechanical and civil engineering, and chemistry, as well as biotechnology. Attorneys enjoy a friendly small firm atmosphere, but work very hard and receive market salaries.