Patent Prosecution And Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Location: Boston, MA

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate Attorney to join their distinguished team. This position offers the opportunity to work on both patent prosecution and litigation matters, specializing in the electrical engineering & software or mechanical engineering sectors. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in handling patent applications, drafting, and prosecuting patents with a focus on technology and innovation.

Duties:

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications in the electrical or mechanical engineering fields.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients on patent prosecution and litigation matters.
• Represent clients in patent litigation, including preparation for trial and post-grant proceedings.
• Conduct patentability searches and opinions, providing clients with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Manage and resolve patent disputes in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with trends in patent law, technology advancements, and applicable legal frameworks.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of hands-on experience in patent prosecution, with a strong focus on application drafting.
• A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience with intellectual property beyond patents is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Highly organized, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Barred in Massachusetts.
• Must be registered with the USPTO.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field is required.

Certifications:

• USPTO registration is mandatory.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Ability to provide innovative legal strategies for complex patent matters.
• Knowledge of relevant intellectual property laws and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in legal writing and research.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client relationship-building skills.

Job Location: Boston, MA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Days Off (PDO) and vacation time.
• Potential for discretionary performance-based bonuses.

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.