Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Durham, NC, is seeking a skilled Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of legal experience, particularly in intellectual property (IP) law, to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields, with a strong emphasis on drafting and patent prosecution.

Duties:

• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Communicate with clients, patent examiners, and colleagues regarding patent prosecution matters.
• Assist in the development and implementation of patent strategies.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of legal experience.
• Experience with drafting and patent prosecution in intellectual property (IP) law.
• Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar.
• Design engineering experience with a chip company is a plus.
• Preference for candidates with experience in networking, software, 3G/4G/5G wireless networks, or related technologies.
• Admitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Bar licensure in California is a plus.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in at least one state.
• Admission to the USPTO.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.

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.