Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney for its Raleigh, NC, location. This role involves providing legal counsel and support in patent prosecution matters. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of legal experience, particularly in intellectual property law, focusing on drafting and patent prosecution. Here's a breakdown of the job description:

Job Overview:

• Title: Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney
• Location: Raleigh, NC
• Experience: 2-6 years of legal experience
• Specialization: Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution

Duties:

• Draft patent applications and prosecute patents before the USPTO.
• Conducting patentability and clearance searches.
• Providing legal advice and support on patent-related matters.
• Collaborating with clients, inventors, and stakeholders to understand inventions and patent strategies.
• Analyzing and interpreting patent laws, regulations, and rulings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• Experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Background in design engineering, preferably with a chip company.
• Familiarity with networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or similar technologies.
• Bar licensure in California (preferred).

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal software and research tools.

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.