Mid-Level Patent Prosecution Associate - AI and Software Technologies

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level patent prosecution associate to join their team in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI and software technologies, with a focus on patent prosecution.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications related to AI, machine learning, and software technologies.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their technology and business objectives.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide strategic advice on patent portfolio development.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of law firm experience in patent prosecution.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, cloud computing, image processing, and/or autonomous vehicle technologies.
• USPTO registration required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.

Benefits

• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in a wide array of technical fields.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.