Patent Attorney (Electrical Arts)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Patent Attorney specializing in Electrical Arts to join its Washington, DC office. The successful candidate will engage in drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, focusing on electrical engineering, computer science, and software-implemented business methods.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Draft and review intellectual property and technology-related agreements and licenses.
• Provide patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently.
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington, DC.

Education

• Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law.
• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Certifications

• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.

Skills

• Independent thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program.

This firm is home to nearly 500 attorneys spread across 13 offices nationwide, an excellent size for associates and partners alike. The firm offers a full suite of practice areas and caters to businesses of many sizes and industries, with particularly strong litigation and corporate services. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, community involvement, and pro bono service, this is an excellent firm at which to work.