Patent Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Attorney in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, software, chemistry, or biotech, with a focus on patent prosecution and strategic portfolio management.

Duties

• Collaborate with clients to address their intellectual property needs.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications, appeals, and re-examinations.
• Manage strategic patent portfolio planning.
• Conduct infringement, validity, and clearance investigations.
• Provide expert opinions on patent-related matters.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications preferred.
• Industry experience and advanced technical degrees are highly valued.

Education

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in engineering, software, chemistry, or related fields.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance; long- and short-term disability.
• 401(k) plan; tuition reimbursement; CLE/training funds.
• Monthly parking; home computer; cell phone allowances.

The firm's area of specialization is intellectual property law. There are offices based in eleven states across the U.S. Disciplines consist of three core areas of practice. Patent prosecution, claim mapping and opinion-consulting work are their practice areas. More than eighty-five adept lawyers and a skilled support group are staffed at the firm. A few of their practice industries are biotechnology-pharmaceuticals, clean technologies and software.