Intellectual Property Associate with Software and AI Focus

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join their Florham Park, New Jersey office. This role involves working on innovative technologies at the intersection of software, artificial intelligence, and emerging industries, advising a diverse range of clients from startups to global companies.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in software, AI, and data-driven technologies.
• Prepare and respond to Office Actions and conduct examiner interviews to advance prosecution strategy.
• Perform prior art searches, patentability analyses, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Assist in developing patent portfolio strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Draft claim charts and support invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel to identify and protect innovations.
• Stay current on developments in software, AI, and emerging technologies impacting IP strategy.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in patent prosecution within a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience with software-based inventions, including user interfaces, algorithms, or platform technologies.
• Exposure to industries such as healthcare technologies, fintech, or other innovation-driven sectors preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or a related field.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey bar required; New York bar preferred.
• USPTO registration required.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Health insurance with an optional HSA.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

As one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 40 offices, it was founded in 1967. This full-service firm provides legal representation in banking and finance, blockchain, corporate, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, environmental, food, gaming, health care, real estate, tax, hospitality, and others. This innovative law firm creates creative and efficient strategies that enable to improve predictability, provide better insights, and deliver more value. The firm is committed to diversity and appreciates all backgrounds. Having a collaborative environment, the attorneys and staff have achieved significant results in the legal community. The firm provides new associates with high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills. Offering unique professional opportunities, the firm empowers attorneys at all levels to shape their paths to success. The firm has developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community and strives to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a wide range of causes. The firm has numerous recognition awards and awards for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation.