Intellectual Property Electronics Patent Prosecution Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly qualified Patent Prosecution Attorney with a background in electrical engineering to join their national Intellectual Property group in Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Manage patent prosecution matters for clients in the electronics sector.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and technical experts.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Draft and file patent applications with the U.S.P.T.O.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Admittance to the U.S.P.T.O. preferred.
• Strong academic record and commitment to professional growth.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or related field required.

Certifications

• Admittance to the U.S.P.T.O. preferred.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life and disability insurance.

Providing national level legal services, this firm has over 120 years of experience in insurance regulation, tax-exempt, healthcare, direct sales industry, energy, financial institutions and research institutions. It has offices in Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Tampa, Phoenix, Naples, Tucson and Washington DC and has over 450 expert lawyers. It is one of the 200 largest firms in the United States. Over the years, the firm has built a reputation of bringing the right legal resources to each case.