Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a dedicated Patent Associate Attorney to join their team in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will have a strong background in patent prosecution and possess exceptional communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse clientele, including universities, start-ups, and other companies. They will play a crucial role in protecting client innovations through preparing patent applications and responding to office actions from the USPTO and other patent offices.

Duties:

• Interact extensively with clients, including universities, start-ups, and companies, to safeguard their innovations.
• Handle patent prosecution matters efficiently and effectively.
• Prepare and submit patent applications to the USPTO.
• Respond to office actions from the USPTO and other patent offices.
• Provide expertise in technologies related to synthetic chemistry and polymer chemistry.
• Conduct patent freedom to operate analyses.
• Assist with patent litigation matters as needed.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• USPTO registration.
• Master's or PhD in organic chemistry.
• Ability to understand technologies related to synthetic chemistry and polymer chemistry.
• Experience with patent freedom to operate and patent litigation preferred.
• Strong academic records.
• Developed analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities.

Education and Certifications:

• Master's or PhD in organic chemistry.
• USPTO registration.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution.
• Knowledge of technologies related to synthetic chemistry and polymer chemistry.
• Ability to prepare patent applications for submission to the USPTO.
• Experience responding to office actions from the USPTO and other patent offices.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Impressive communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Collaborative outlook.
• Confidence in assuming immediate responsibility for matters in an active practice.

The product of a recent transatlantic merger, this firm is a truly global force, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This full-service firm is strong in the areas of corporate, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, energy and infrastructure, finance, employment law, construction, intellectual property, real estate, and tax. With a staggering number of Fortune 100 companies as clients, this firm is well-poised for continued growth. Associates who join this firm can expect complex work and sophisticated matters.