Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney
Company Name: BCG Attorney Search
Experience: 1-8 yrs required
Location: Park City, UT, United States
Posted On: Sep 19, 2024
Valid Through: Oct 19, 2024
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Job Overview:
A law firm in Park City, UT is seeking a highly qualified Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney to join their dynamic intellectual property practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, industry experience in engineering or related fields, and at least 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. This role requires expertise in technology sectors such as software, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and IoT, with a focus on delivering top-tier legal services to innovative clients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications in the U.S. and international jurisdictions
- Conduct legal research and analysis on patentability, infringement, and validity issues
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and designers to draft high-quality patent applications in technology fields such as software, artificial intelligence, networking, IoT, and quantum computing
- Manage and lead patent preparation and prosecution strategies to meet client's business and technical objectives
- Conduct interviews with patent examiners to advocate for clients' intellectual property rights
- Advise clients on product design, user interface, and patent-related legal issues
- Assist in due diligence and analysis for intellectual property transactions and mergers/acquisitions
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent laws, USPTO procedures, and emerging technologies
- Provide strategic counsel on intellectual property portfolio management and protection
Job Requirements:
- 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience
- Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Experience working with technologies such as software, AI, IoT, networking, and/or quantum computing
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience working in a law firm environment, ideally with exposure to technology-driven clients
Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Certifications:
- Admission to a State Bar
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Expertise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for software-related technologies, AI, networking, IoT, and quantum technologies
- Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their patent implications
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to legal and non-legal stakeholders
- Familiarity with international patent prosecution and intellectual property strategies
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and business leaders