Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate to join their Electrical Engineering & Software Team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intellectual property, particularly in drafting and patent prosecution, with expertise in computer science or electrical engineering.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Engage in litigation related to patent disputes.
• Collaborate with a team on complex legal matters.
• Provide strategic advice on patent-related issues.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of legal experience in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Licensed to practice law or eligible for licensure in the state of employment.
• Experience with wireless communication standards (5G, 6G, 3GPP) is preferred.
• Design engineering experience with a chip company is a plus.

Education

• Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

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.