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

Job Overview:

A law firm in Park City, UT is seeking a highly qualified Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney to join their dynamic intellectual property practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, industry experience in engineering or related fields, and at least 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. This role requires expertise in technology sectors such as software, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and IoT, with a focus on delivering top-tier legal services to innovative clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. and international jurisdictions
• Conduct legal research and analysis on patentability, infringement, and validity issues
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and designers to draft high-quality patent applications in technology fields such as software, artificial intelligence, networking, IoT, and quantum computing
• Manage and lead patent preparation and prosecution strategies to meet client's business and technical objectives
• Conduct interviews with patent examiners to advocate for clients' intellectual property rights
• Advise clients on product design, user interface, and patent-related legal issues
• Assist in due diligence and analysis for intellectual property transactions and mergers/acquisitions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent laws, USPTO procedures, and emerging technologies
• Provide strategic counsel on intellectual property portfolio management and protection

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Experience working with technologies such as software, AI, IoT, networking, and/or quantum computing
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience working in a law firm environment, ideally with exposure to technology-driven clients

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Certifications:

• Admission to a State Bar
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Expertise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for software-related technologies, AI, networking, IoT, and quantum technologies
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their patent implications
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to legal and non-legal stakeholders
• Familiarity with international patent prosecution and intellectual property strategies
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and business leaders