Patent Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Attorney in Cranford to assist in patent prosecution within the electrical, AI, and computer arts for clients engaged in cutting-edge technologies. The successful candidate will collaborate with inventors and clients to understand their technology, identify potential patentable aspects, and develop strategic patent filing strategies.

Duties

• Evaluate the patentability of inventions through thorough technical analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive patent applications with detailed descriptions, claims, and drawings.
• Interact with the USPTO by filing applications and responding to office actions.
• Conduct prior art searches to identify relevant patents and publications.
• Assess potential legal risks associated with a client's technology.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in electrical engineering, physics, or computer science.
• Deep understanding of technical issues such as display technologies, circuits, and semiconductors.
• Superior credentials and admission to practice before the USPTO.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or computer science.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Ability to conduct thorough technical analysis and prior art searches.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed patent applications.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with the USPTO and clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Potential commission and bonus opportunities.

This boutique intellectual property firm provides comprehensive legal services to a diverse client base. Its key practice areas include intellectual property litigation, post-grant proceedings, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property asset management, copyrights and computer software, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm has been practicing in these areas since 1969. Its office is located in Cranford, New Jersey.