Entry-level Patent Associate Attorney

A law firm in Louisville is seeking an Entry-level Patent Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have a technical background, have already taken the Patent Bar, and possess excellent academic credentials along with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Job Details:

• Utilize technical background and legal knowledge to handle patent-related matters.
• Assist in patent prosecution, drafting patent applications, and conducting patent searches.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and scientists to understand and analyze inventions.
• Provide legal advice on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement issues.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to patent law and intellectual property.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and partners on patent-related cases.
• Attend client meetings and communicate effectively with clients.
• Stay updated on changes in patent laws and regulations.
• Draft legal documents, including patent applications, responses to office actions, and opinions.
• Assist in patent litigation support if required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar.
• Technical background, preferably in a field related to patents (engineering, science, etc.).
• Passed the Patent Bar.
• 1-3 years of experience in patent law.

Skills:

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Technical knowledge related to patents.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.