Patent Attorney

A law firm seeks a Patent Attorney for their Atlanta, GA, office. The ideal candidate must meet the following qualifications:

Job Overview:

• Serve as a Patent Attorney for a prestigious law firm, specializing in intellectual property law.
• Contribute to the firm's success by providing expert legal counsel in patent matters, particularly in software, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Duties:

• Conduct interviews with inventors to gather necessary information for patent applications.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications by USPTO regulations.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on patent-related matters to clients.
• Conduct patentability searches and assessments.
• Perform due diligence reviews related to intellectual property matters.
• Participate in patent litigation proceedings as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be registered to practice before the United States Patent Office.
• Preferably possess a degree or relevant work experience in software and e-commerce.
• Technical knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning is highly desirable.
• 1-4 years of experience interviewing inventors, drafting, and prosecuting patent applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask effectively.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Georgia Bar admission
• Arizona Bar admission is strongly preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in at least one state, preferably Georgia.
• Patent Bar admission is required.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to analyze complex technical concepts and articulate them in legal documents.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Negotiation and client management skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance and retirement plans.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

The types of attorneys who practice at this firm are generally the most well rounded coming out of their law school class. Great grades and good presentation is what sets this firm's youngest associates apart. Associates here are quite free to be honest with the partners and feel completely at ease telling them they need more guidance on a particular project, or that they are simply spread too thin to handle a new one. Unlike other major law firms, this firm truly hires every associate with the expectation that they make partner and if you do not make partner you are not asked to leave the firm. Also, they have one of the most diverse groups of attorneys in the Southeast. Everyone is welcome. This is one of our favorites.