Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a highly skilled Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of legal experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in intellectual property law, specifically in drafting and patent prosecution, with a focus on computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields. Experience in design engineering, particularly with a chip company, is advantageous. Candidates with expertise in networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar technologies are preferred. Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required, and bar licensure in California is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications.
• Analyze patentability, perform patent searches, and provide opinions on patent validity and infringement.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions and develop patent strategies.
• Communicate with USPTO examiners to advocate for clients' patent applications.
• Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic guidance to clients regarding patent matters.
• Stay updated on developments in intellectual property law and relevant technologies.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of legal experience.
• Experience in intellectual property law, particularly in drafting and patent prosecution.
• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar field.
• Design engineering experience with a chip company is a plus.
• Familiarity with networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or related technologies preferred.
• Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Bar licensure in California is advantageous.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Certifications:

• Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Bar licensure in California is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.