Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A reputable law firm is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join its team in the St. Louis Metro area. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of technologically significant patent applications for clients in industries such as semiconductors, telecommunications, consumer electronics, digital image processing, and robotics. The successful candidate will have the chance to build a strong patent prosecution practice while gaining exposure to various commercial technologies.

Location:

• Clayton, MO

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications related to electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering technologies.
• Work with large- and medium-sized clients from diverse industries, including telecommunications, semiconductors, and robotics.
• Conduct patentability searches and analysis.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to draft patent applications, office action responses, and other documents.
• Assist in the preparation of legal arguments and submissions to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Provide legal counsel regarding patent strategy and portfolio management.

Requirements:

• Zero to three years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Eligibility to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Familiarity with U.S. patent practice and patent application procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.

Education:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

Certifications:

• Eligibility to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Strong technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications is a plus but not required.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

This is an intellectual property powerhouse law firm. It provides legal services in all areas of IP, which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Its clients range from high-tech startups to established technology companies, and from individual inventors to large public companies. Almost all of the firms lawyers are registered to practice before the patent bar, and some have advanced degrees in technical areas of science. The firm reportedly is a nice place to work, where lawyers enjoy the work and each others company. The workload at the firm is constant and busy, compensation is competitive and the quality of the assignments associates receive is interesting and high-end.