Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Miami, FL, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Patent Associate Attorney to join its intellectual property practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting US and international patent applications, primarily in mechanical arts, with exposure to electrical and software technologies.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute US and international patent applications in mechanical arts, with some involvement in electrical and software technologies.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide IP counseling to clients regarding patent portfolio development and strategy.
• Collaborate with inventors, patent agents, and foreign associates.
• Conduct patent due diligence for corporate transactions.

Requirements:

• Superior academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• 2-4 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Admission to a State Bar (Florida Bar preferred).
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Experience with mechanical arts patents required; exposure to electrical and software technologies preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar (Florida preferred).
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.

Skills:

• Excellent writing and drafting skills for patent applications and legal documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client interactions and team collaborations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in patent research and analysis tools/software.