Patent Prosecution Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate in New York. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience in patent prosecution, with a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data science, or physics. Admission to the Bar in the jurisdiction where the work is performed is required.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Respond to office actions with persuasive arguments.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their technology and business goals.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience as a patent associate.
• USPTO registration number required.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data science, or physics preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare and life insurance plans.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.

This law firm was founded over 40 years ago to provide legal services for technology, clean tech sectors, and life sciences companies that are making world-changing innovations. They specialize in offering fast service to keep up with the rapid changes in the technology industry. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, litigation, corporate, and electronic information management. This firm has offices in California, Washington, New York, and Shanghai.