Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate to join their team in Greenville, SC. The role involves working on patent prosecution and litigation with a focus on 5G, 6G, and 3GPP standards within the electrical engineering and software domains.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Engage in patent litigation processes.
• Collaborate with a team on electrical engineering and software projects.
• Utilize expertise in wireless communication standards.

Requirements

• Experience in intellectual property, specifically patent prosecution.
• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar field.
• Design engineering experience with a chip company is advantageous.
• Familiarity with 5G, 6G, and 3GPP standards is preferred.
• Admittance to the USPTO and 2-6 years of legal experience for associate candidates.
• Ability to become licensed in the state of employment.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Education

• Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Proficiency in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Days Off (PDO)/Vacation.
• Potential discretionary performance bonus.

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.