Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in intellectual property law seeks a skilled Patent Associate Attorney to join the team in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience representing clients in intellectual property transactions and must be a California-admitted attorney from a firm with a comparable intellectual property practice. The candidate should possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top law school with solid grades and must be admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in various technology fields.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Counsel clients on intellectual property matters, including patent portfolio management and licensing agreements.
• Assist in intellectual property litigation matters as needed.
• Conducted legal research and provided support to senior attorneys.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience representing clients in intellectual property transactions.
• California bar admission.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Strong academic credentials, including a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top law school.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Prior experience in patent prosecution and/or intellectual property litigation is preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in conducting patent searches and drafting patent applications.
• Knowledge of patent laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with intellectual property litigation procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client communication and team collaboration.

This full-service firm is one of Orange County's premier firms, offering its broad range of clients an equally broad range of services.