Of Counsel - Patent Prosecution, Software & AI

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Prosecution Of Counsel in Summit, NJ, with expertise in software, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience and the ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with inventors, startups, and corporate clients.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving software, AI, and related technologies.
• Conduct inventor interviews and develop patent strategies.
• Prepare provisional, nonprovisional, continuation, divisional, and international applications.
• Respond to Office Actions under Sections 101, 102, 103, and 112.
• Conduct examiner interviews and advise clients on claim scope and patentability.
• Coordinate foreign prosecution and manage deadlines and budgets.
• Assist with prior-art, freedom-to-operate, and patent landscape analyses.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Registration with the USPTO.
• At least five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Significant experience with software-related inventions.
• Experience with AI or machine learning technologies.
• Strong legal, technical, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide responsive client service.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree.

Certifications

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.
• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently.
• Experience with software, AI, and machine learning technologies.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement, hybrid or remote.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and productivity.

The attorneys at this law firm are passionate about helping companies grow. Their areas of practice include consumer products, energy, design patents, trademarks, copyrights, patents, and more. Their offices are located in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.