Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Patent Associate Attorney in Melbourne, FL. The role involves drafting patent applications, responding to office actions, managing intellectual property portfolios, and providing litigation support for IP rights.

Duties

• Draft patent applications and respond to office actions.
• Manage intellectual property portfolios.
• Provide litigation support for intellectual property rights.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO or eligibility to take the exam.
• J.D. from an accredited university.
• Admission to the Florida Bar or on track to obtain it.
• 2-3 years of experience in patent preparation and procedures preferred.
• Experience with computer-assisted patent drafting tools preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Juris Doctor degree.

Certifications

• USPTO admission or eligibility.
• Florida Bar admission or pending.

Skills

• Proficiency in patent drafting and procedures.
• Familiarity with computer-assisted patent drafting tools.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

This national law firm was founded over a decade ago to deal with a variety of complex legal issues for families and communities. Their areas of practice include mediation, patents, trade secrets, foreclosure, healthcare, insurance law, copyrights, eminent domain, litigation, and more. Their offices are located in Melbourne, FL and Alexandria, VA.