Patent Prosecution And Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Patent Prosecution and Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Location:
Raleigh, NC

Job Overview:
A law firm is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in Patent Prosecution and Litigation. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team handling complex intellectual property matters, with a focus on either Electrical Engineering & Software or Mechanical Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and a proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

Duties:

• Manage patent prosecution and litigation matters, including drafting patent applications, responses, and related documents.
• Provide legal counsel on IP strategies and portfolio management for clients.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and clients to develop comprehensive patent strategies.
• Represent clients in patent disputes and litigation, including drafting legal briefs, and motions, and appearing in court.
• Research and analyze patent law, case law, and technological developments relevant to client matters.
• Ensure all filings with the USPTO and other agencies are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements:

• Between 3-6 years of experience in patent prosecution, including application drafting.
• Must be registered with the USPTO.
• Admission to the NC Bar.
• Strong technical background, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (e.g., Physics, Mathematics).
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Solid organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of other forms of intellectual property law is a plus.

Education:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar technical field (e.g., Physics, Mathematics).

Certifications:

• USPTO Registration is required.
• NC Bar Admission.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in patent prosecution and litigation procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of patent law and related legal concepts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities.

Job Location:
Raleigh, NC

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid Days Off (PDO)/Vacation.
• Potential discretionary bonus based on performance.

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.