Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate to join their team in Columbia, SC. The role involves working on patent prosecution and litigation matters, particularly in the areas of electrical engineering and software, with a focus on 5G, 6G, and 3GPP standards.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Engage in litigation related to patent matters.
• Collaborate with a team on complex engineering and software issues.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of legal experience in intellectual property.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Licensed to practice law or ability to become licensed in the state of employment.
• Experience in wireless communication standards is preferred.

Education

• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar field.

Certifications

• USPTO admission required.

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.