Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of prosecution experience. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, or Robotics. The role involves handling patent analysis, opinions of counsel, and IPRs, emphasizing portfolio management. Additional experience with blockchain, distributed ledgers, video codec, and cloud platforms and computing is advantageous. Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct patent analysis and provide opinions of counsel.
• Manage and prosecute patents, emphasizing portfolio management.
• Collaborate with the team on inter partes reviews (IPRs).
• Stay updated on industry trends, especially in blockchain, distributed ledgers, video codecs, cloud platforms and computing.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, or Robotics.
• Experience with portfolio management.
• Involvement with patent analysis/opinions of counsel and IPRs is a plus.
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, or Robotics.

Certifications:

• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and deadlines effectively.
• Adaptability and flexibility in the face of unexpected challenges.
• Confidentiality management and discretion.
• Independent work capability and effective teamwork.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness Program and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Competitive Base Pay and Performance Recognition.
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays.
• ABA, State, and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement.
• 401(k) with Company Contribution.
• Short-Term Disability Plan and Long-Term Disability Plan.
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Parental/Family Leave.
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remotely up to 2.5 days per week).
• Contemporary Work Environment.
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate.
• Respected Organization with a Collaborative Culture.
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future.
• Healthy Work-Life Balance.

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.