Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Title: Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Japanese Language Fluency Required

Job Overview:
A leading law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a highly skilled Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join its Electronics & Software practice group. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience handling U.S. patent applications and must be fluent in both Japanese and English to collaborate effectively with the firm's Tokyo office.

Duties:

• Manage and prosecute U.S. patent applications for technology clients, focusing on Electronics and Software.
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to draft, file, and prosecute patent applications.
• Communicate with foreign counsel and clients in both English and Japanese.
• Prepare legal documents related to patent prosecution, including Office Actions, responses, and appeals.
• Provide strategic advice to clients regarding patent portfolios, technology trends, and patent strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient patent management and protection.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in patent prosecution, specifically related to U.S. patents.
• Fluency in Japanese and English, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle complex legal documents and communications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with clients and colleagues in different regions.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Certifications:

• USPTO Registered Patent Attorney (required).

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting patent applications and responses to Office Actions.
• In-depth understanding of patent prosecution procedures and requirements.
• Ability to manage complex patent portfolios for clients in the electronics and software sectors.
• Fluent in Japanese and English, with the ability to translate technical information.

Job Location:
San Francisco, CA

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.