Intellectual Property Electronics Patent Prosecution Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly qualified Patent Prosecution Attorney with a background in electrical engineering to join their national Intellectual Property group. This position is available in multiple office locations.

Duties

• Manage patent prosecution matters for clients in the electronics sector.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement patent strategies.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Draft and file patent applications with the U.S.P.T.O.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Admittance to the U.S.P.T.O. preferred.
• Strong academic record and commitment to professional growth.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related field required.

Certifications

• Admittance to the U.S.P.T.O. preferred.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Life and disability insurance.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms 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. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.