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Patent Associate

Top Ranked by BCG

Type Full-Time

Location California - Irvine

Job ID M3HE397659

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas IP - Litigation - Electrical EngineeringIP - Litigation - Computer ScienceIP - Litigation - Computer EngineeringIP - Litigation - Mechanical

2025-12-11 19:22:57

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Associate for its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Irvine, CA. The associate will engage with clients from diverse industries, focusing on a wide range of intellectual property matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex IP issues with a strong local presence and a national and global platform.

Duties

  • Support the IP Practice in strategic development and procurement of patent portfolios.
  • Draft utility and design patent applications in computer/electronics and mechanical/electromechanical arts.
  • Prosecute patent applications effectively.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in drafting patent applications in specified technical areas.
  • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Admission to practice law in California, if an attorney.
  • Strong writing and analytical skills.
  • Comfortable working directly with clients.

Education

  • Degree or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science preferred.
  • Consideration given to candidates with degrees in mechanical engineering or relevant experience.

Certifications

  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

  • Experience drafting complex patent applications.
  • Excellent academic credentials.

Benefits

  • Health insurance with optional HSA.
  • Short 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, long-term care, 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.

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