Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a motivated Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of legal experience, particularly in intellectual property law. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields, with expertise in drafting and patent prosecution. Experience in design engineering, particularly within a chip company, is highly desirable. Candidates with knowledge in networking, software, and wireless networks such as 3G/4G/5G are preferred. Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required, while Bar licensure in California is considered advantageous.

Duties:

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Providing strategic counseling to clients regarding IP matters.
• Collaborating with clients and inventors to understand technology innovations.
• Conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of legal experience.
• Experience in intellectual property law, particularly in drafting and patent prosecution.
• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.
• Desirable experience in design engineering within a chip company.
• Knowledge of networking, software, and wireless networks such as 3G/4G/5G is preferred.
• Admission to the USPTO.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.

Certifications:

• Admission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

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.