Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney

Job Title: Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney to join their intellectual property practice. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of legal expertise, engineering knowledge, and industry experience. The role requires someone adept at preparing and prosecuting patents for cutting-edge technologies in areas such as software, artificial intelligence, networking, and quantum technologies. This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a focus on patent prosecution, and the development of new intellectual property strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications related to product design and user interface technologies, including software, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
• Draft high-quality legal documents, including patent applications, responses to Office Actions, and opinions.
• Manage client relationships and provide legal guidance on intellectual property strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and technical professionals, to capture innovative concepts.
• Conduct patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and infringement evaluations.
• Stay updated on developments in patent law, industry trends, and technological advancements.
• Engage in client meetings, offering technical insights and legal expertise on patent portfolios and prosecution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with the USPTO’s requirements and deadlines throughout the patent prosecution process.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Strong background in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Admission to the state bar or ability to qualify for admission in Missouri.

Preferred Experience:

• Patent work related to software technologies, including:
  • Artificial intelligence technologies.
  • Internet of Things (IoT), networking, and related technologies.
  • Quantum computing technologies.
• Previous experience in drafting patents for emerging and complex technologies.
• Exposure to engineering environments, particularly in product design and user interfaces.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the USPTO.
• Admission to a State Bar (Missouri preferred, or ability to transfer).

Skills:

• Superb legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of academic achievement.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.