Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate to join their team in Charleston, SC. The role involves working on patent prosecution and litigation, particularly in the areas of electrical engineering and software, with a focus on 5G, 6G, and 3GPP standards.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Engage in litigation related to patent disputes.
• Collaborate with a team on complex engineering and software matters.
• Provide legal advice on wireless communication standards.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of legal experience in IP law.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Licensed to practice law or ability to become licensed in the state of employment.
• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar field.
• Experience with chip design engineering is a plus.
• Familiarity with 5G, 6G, and 3GPP standards is desired.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Days Off (PDO)/Vacation.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.

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.