Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in intellectual property law is seeking a skilled Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join their team in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of legal experience focusing on IP, particularly drafting and patent prosecution. Candidates with a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields are preferred, with additional consideration given to those with design engineering experience, particularly within a chip company environment. Familiarity with networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar technologies is highly desired. Admission to the USPTO is a requirement, and bar licensure in California is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting applications, responding to office actions, and managing patent portfolios.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and other legal professionals to ensure the quality and accuracy of patent applications.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on patentability, infringement, and validity issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide strategic legal advice.
• Assist with IP-related transactions, such as licensing agreements and due diligence investigations.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting intellectual property rights.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of legal experience, focusing on intellectual property law.
• Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design engineering experience within a chip company environment.
• Familiarity with networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar technologies.
• Bar licensure in California.

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.