Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should have 4-7 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience and meet specific educational and technical qualifications. Here is a detailed job description in a bulleted format:

Job Overview: The Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel and patent prosecution services to clients in the field of technology, with a focus on computer science and electrical engineering. The candidate should possess strong technical and legal writing skills and be able to quickly adapt to new technology areas. Additionally, they must be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a deep understanding of patent law and USPTO regulations.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution for clients in the technology sector.
• Provide legal counsel and advice on patent-related matters, including patentability assessments and patent strategy development.
• Assist clients in identifying new ideas and potential innovations in their technology sectors that are patentable through invention harvesting.
• Independently conduct research to quickly become proficient in unfamiliar technology areas.
• Meet work product deadlines and complete projects ahead of schedule through self-motivation and effective time management.
• Collaborate with clients, inventors, and colleagues to draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Stay current with changes in patent law jurisprudence and USPTO regulations.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• A Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and/or Master's degree (M.S.) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a B.S. in Engineering with relevant technical Computer Science or Electrical Engineering work experience.
• Technical experience with wireless communications or wireless/inductive charging technology is desirable.
• Strong technical and legal writing skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively to explain technical innovations while applying patent law jurisprudence.
• An ability to conduct independent research to quickly get up to speed on unfamiliar technology.
• Experience in invention harvesting, such as assisting clients with identifying new ideas or potential innovations in their technology sectors that are patentable.
• A strong sense of self-motivation to meet work product deadlines or complete projects ahead of schedule.
• Admission to the USPTO as a registered Patent Attorney or a registered Patent Agent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with a strong technical background to advance their career in a reputable law firm in Washington, DC.

This law firm of intellectual property professionals provides a wide variety of intellectual property-related services to clients. Its services include procurements, counseling and conflicts, corporate, securities, and trademark and brand. Its clients span from small to Fortune 500 companies in the fields of software, biotechnology, and e-commerce. It has offices in Seattle, Washington, New York City, New York, and Washington, District of Columbia.