Patent Prosecution And Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team, focusing on Electrical Engineering & Software. This opportunity is open to candidates with expertise in intellectual property, particularly in the realm of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and similar fields. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in patent prosecution and litigation, with an emphasis on electrical and software technologies.

Duties:

• Represent clients in all phases of patent prosecution and litigation related to electrical engineering, software, and similar fields.
• Draft and file patent applications for a variety of technologies, including networking, software, and wireless networks (3G/4G/5G).
• Provide strategic advice to clients regarding patent portfolio management, including litigation strategy.
• Analyze and evaluate technical and legal aspects of patent portfolios.
• Manage client relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams within the firm to achieve successful outcomes.
• Participate in intellectual property litigation, including pre-litigation analysis, discovery, and courtroom representation.
• Keep up-to-date with patent law developments and emerging technologies to provide expert advice to clients.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience, including application drafting.
• Strong background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience in design engineering for a chip company is preferred.
• Expertise in technologies related to networking, software, and wireless networks (3G/4G/5G) is a plus.
• Must be admitted to the USPTO.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Delaware or have the ability to obtain licensure promptly.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

• A degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.
• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• USPTO Admission (Required).
• Admission to practice law in Delaware (Required).

Skills:

• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical and legal information effectively.
• Strong patent prosecution and litigation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in managing multiple cases and deadlines concurrently.

Job Location:

• Wilmington, DE

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with firm contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PDO) and vacation days.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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.