Entry-Level to Mid-Level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking an Entry-Level to Mid-Level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney who is passionate about patent law and possesses strong technical and legal writing skills. The ideal candidate will have a science or technical background and the ability to conduct independent research to excel in drafting patent applications and office action responses across various technology domains.

Duties

• Draft patent applications and office action responses for a diverse clientele in various technology areas.
• Demonstrate exceptional technical and legal writing skills, effectively explaining technical innovations within the framework of patent law jurisprudence.
• Independently conduct research to gain proficiency in unfamiliar technology domains.
• Exhibit self-motivation to consistently meet work product deadlines or complete projects ahead of schedule.

Requirements

• Hold a science or technical degree, with preference given to candidates with backgrounds in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering disciplines.
• Possess a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school or be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
• Maintain admission to the USPTO Patent Bar or demonstrate eligibility to sit for the USPTO Patent Bar.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a science or technical field (Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the USPTO Patent Bar or eligibility to sit for the USPTO Patent Bar.

Skills

• Strong technical and legal writing skills, with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills to quickly understand and apply unfamiliar technical concepts.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads efficiently and meet tight deadlines.

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.