Patent Prosecution And Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Location: Charleston, SC

Job Overview: A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for its Patent Prosecution and Litigation Practice Group, specializing in either Electrical Engineering & Software or Mechanical Engineering. The role is focused on providing expert legal services related to patent prosecution, including drafting applications and litigation. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in technical fields such as mechanical or electrical engineering, coupled with the skills to navigate the complexities of intellectual property law.

Duties:

• Lead and manage patent prosecution matters, including application drafting and filing.
• Represent clients in patent litigation and dispute resolution.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on patent portfolios and intellectual property matters.
• Work closely with technical teams to analyze and interpret inventions.
• Conduct patent searches and patentability assessments.
• Draft legal opinions related to patent infringement, validity, and freedom-to-operate issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to support clients in IP-related matters.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in patent prosecution and litigation, with a focus on application drafting.
• Strong technical background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• USPTO registration is required.
• Active bar membership in South Carolina.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or mathematics).
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Bar membership in South Carolina.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent law, including prosecution and litigation.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing patent applications.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and translate it into legal documents.
• High attention to detail and organization.

Job Location:

• Charleston, SC

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Days Off (PDO) / Vacation time.
• Eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonuses.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.