Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney for their Milwaukee, WI, location. Below are the details of the job:

Job Overview:

The Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney will primarily focus on patent prosecution and portfolio management, specializing in video processing and codecs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution and manage patent portfolios.
• Provide counsel on patent analysis and opinions.
• Participate in Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) as needed.
• Stay updated on video coding standards and technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Adapt to the firm's evolving needs and best practices.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Strong knowledge and experience in video processing and video codecs.
• Familiarity with video coding standards.
• Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus.
• Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus.
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment.

Education and Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus.
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Benefits Offered:

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Career Development Planning
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program, Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive Base Pay, Annual Merit Review/Incentive Pay
• Outstanding Benefits
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Short-Term Disability Plan, Long-Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave
• Respected Organization with a Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remotely up to 2.5 days per week)
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.