Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate to join their team in Charlottesville, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and software, with experience in patent prosecution and litigation.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Engage in litigation related to patent disputes.
• Collaborate with a team on complex legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of legal experience in patent law.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Licensed to practice law or ability to become licensed in the state of employment.
• Experience with 5G, 6G, and 3GPP standards is preferred.
• Design engineering experience with a chip company is a plus.

Education

• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar field.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

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.