Entry Level Patent Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Oakland, CA, is seeking an Entry Level Patent Attorney with a background in chemistry or other relevant physical sciences field. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing and communication skills, have a keen interest in patent prosecution, and be eligible for admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Duties:

• Assist in patent prosecution proceedings.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Communicate with clients, patent examiners, and colleagues regarding patent matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to intellectual property issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on various patent-related projects.

Requirements:

• Eligibility to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in chemistry, or other relevant physical sciences field; or pertinent industry experience.
• 0-3 years of patent attorney or agent experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Interest in patent prosecution.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO is a plus.
• Ph.D. in chemistry or other relevant physical sciences field is desired.
• Prior patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting is a plus.

Education:

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in chemistry, or other relevant physical sciences field; or pertinent industry experience.

Certifications:

• Eligibility for admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Legal research and analysis abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal research databases.

Job Location: Oakland, CA

Benefits offered:

• Medical Insurance: PPO/Kaiser
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Supplemental AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 529 Educational Plan
• 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Public Transportation Assistance
• Use of firm’s Tahoe cabin
• Reimbursement for State Bar review course and exam, and Patent Bar exam
• Stipend paid during review for California state bar exam.

This firm specializes in intellectual property law and has its headquarters in California. It has six areas of practice. Some of its practice disciplines are IP portfolio development, licensing-other IP sharing arrangements and analyses of competitor-target IP. Five adept lawyers round out this firm.