Patent Associate (3-6 Years Experience)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Associate with 3-6 years of experience for its New York City, NY office. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic intellectual property team, leveraging their expertise to support clients in expanding and protecting their intellectual property portfolios.

Duties

• Collaborate with clients to develop and protect intellectual property portfolios.
• Interface with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Negotiate settlements related to intellectual property disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in patent law.
• Admitted to the USPTO or eligible to take the Patent Bar.
• Excellent academic performance.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

• JD required.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software, or Computer Science preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO admission or eligibility to take the Patent Bar.

Skills

• Experience with consumer electronics and software, including web-based services.
• Knowledge of full-stack development, generative AI, and machine learning.
• Understanding of data structures, data storage, and databases.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Disability and voluntary insurance, including vision.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Profit sharing contributions.
• Paid time off.