A law firm is seeking a Patent Attorney with the following responsibilities, requirements, and benefits:

Job Overview:

The Patent Attorney will primarily focus on patent preparation and prosecution, leveraging their expertise in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering to provide comprehensive legal support to the firm's clients. The role is based in Oakland, CA, and offers an array of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with various financial planning options and unique perks like access to the firm's Tahoe cabin.

Duties:

• Conduct patentability searches and provide opinions on patent validity and infringement.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Advise clients on intellectual property matters, including patent strategy and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and other legal professionals to secure and protect intellectual property rights.
• Assist in patent litigation and dispute resolution as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Strong understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution and drafting.
• Knowledge of patent search tools and databases.
• Legal research and writing abilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Client management and relationship-building capabilities.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: PPO/Kaiser.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life and Supplemental AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 529 Educational Plan.
• 401K Plan.
• Profit Sharing Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Public Transportation Assistance.
• Use of the firm’s Tahoe cabin.

This firm specializes in intellectual property law and has its headquarters in California. It has six areas of practice. Some of its practice disciplines are IP portfolio development, licensing-other IP sharing arrangements and analyses of competitor-target IP. Five adept lawyers round out this firm.