Mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A reputable law firm is seeking a Mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join its Intellectual Property team in San Diego. This role involves drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications while providing strategic counsel to clients across various industries.

Location

• San Diego, CA

Duties

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and international patent offices
• Represent clients in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)
• Advise clients on patentability assessments, strategies, and portfolio management
• Develop and execute comprehensive patent strategies aligned with client business goals
• Collaborate with inventors and R&D teams to understand complex technologies
• Coordinate international patent filings through PCT and foreign offices
• Support patent litigation efforts through analysis and preparation of contentions
• Assist in IP due diligence for corporate M&A transactions

Requirements

• 2 to 7 years of experience in patent prosecution
• Proficiency in responding to USPTO office actions and handling IPR matters
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Excellent communication abilities and team collaboration skills
• Admission to the state bar and USPTO required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

Certifications

• Active membership in the state bar and registration with the USPTO

Skills

• Experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively
• Familiarity with international patent processes

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a leading IP team
• Professional development and growth opportunities

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.