Mid-Level IP Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level IP Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in patent prosecution, strategic management of patent portfolios, and various legal analyses related to intellectual property. This position requires strong academic credentials and the potential for partnership within the firm. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Manage patent portfolios strategically, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Perform freedom-to-operate opinions to assess potential patent infringement risks.
• Conduct due diligence analysis related to intellectual property matters.
• Perform landscape analysis to identify opportunities and risks in the intellectual property landscape.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• 3 years of experience in patent prosecution and related legal analyses.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Strong academic record demonstrating excellence in relevant coursework.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to advancing within the firm.

Education:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

Certifications:

• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Strategic thinking and ability to manage patent portfolios effectively.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting legal analyses related to intellectual property.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

The firm offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability, and more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours worked.

Providing national level legal services, this firm has over 120 years of experience in insurance regulation, tax-exempt, healthcare, direct sales industry, energy, financial institutions and research institutions. It has offices in Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Tampa, Phoenix, Naples, Tucson and Washington DC and has over 450 expert lawyers. It is one of the 200 largest firms in the United States. Over the years, the firm has built a reputation of bringing the right legal resources to each case.