Patent Prosecution Attorney

Milwaukee office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a patent prosecution attorney with 5 years of experience in the patent preparation and prosecution area for its Intellectual Property practice. The candidate will work directly on patent preparation and prosecution matters, including new patent applications, responding to U.S. Patent Office actions, and directing non-U.S. associates in regard to non-U.S. patent matters. Responsibilities may also include patent-related counselling, opinions, agreements, and providing support in regard to patent litigation matters or matters involving the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. A background in or technical expertise relating to Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software, Computer Science, or Physics is preferred. Must be currently licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Must be detail-oriented, and organized, possess a solid work ethic, and have strong academic credentials.

This Wisconsin-based law firm has six offices in the state and specializes in complex matters related to labor & employment law and municipal law. Some of its main areas of practice are commercial finance, construction litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. The legal practice employs a fairly large group of seasoned attorneys and a highly qualified professional support team. Community outreach endeavors and diversity at the workplace are supported at the firm.