Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface / Patent Agent

Job Title: Mid-Level Product Design and User Interface / Patent Agent
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mid-Level Product Design and User Interface Patent Agent to join its dynamic team in Salt Lake City. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong academic background, significant law firm and industry experience, and exceptional communication and writing skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent preparation and prosecution, particularly in cutting-edge technologies such as software, artificial intelligence, networking, and quantum technologies. The candidate must have a JD and be admitted to the USPTO.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications related to product design, user interface, and emerging technologies.
• Conduct patentability assessments and legal research to support clients in protecting intellectual property (IP).
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and product designers to draft high-quality patent applications.
• Advise clients on patent strategies, including portfolio management and prosecution techniques.
• Review and analyze patent office actions and prepare responses promptly.
• Work with clients to understand their business objectives and ensure patent filings align with those goals.
• Stay informed of the latest technological developments in relevant industries, including software, artificial intelligence, IOT, and quantum technologies.
• Participate in IP due diligence related to mergers, acquisitions, and licensing agreements.
• Support litigation efforts by preparing relevant documentation and technical expertise when required.
• Engage in business development activities to foster relationships with clients and expand the firm's patent practice.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Proven expertise in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in at least one of the following areas: software, artificial intelligence, IOT, networking, or quantum technologies.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and IP specialists.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Preferred Experience:

• Patent prosecution experience in software, artificial intelligence, IOT, networking, and quantum technologies.
• Experience with international patent filings and prosecution.
• Exposure to patent portfolio management and IP strategy development.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international patent laws.
• Technical expertise in product design, user interface, and emerging technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Proficient in patent drafting tools and IP management software.