Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney

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Job Title: Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney
Location: Seattle, WA

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney to join its Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, engineering experience, and a proven track record in patent preparation and prosecution, particularly in advanced technology fields such as software, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and writing skills to advise clients on patent-related matters and protect intellectual property assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, particularly in the fields of software, AI, IOT, networking, and quantum technologies.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and invalidity analyses.
• Develop and implement intellectual property strategies for clients, including advising on product design and user interface patents.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel to capture innovation and maximize patent protection.
• Assist with portfolio management and patent strategy development.
• Conduct due diligence and provide counsel in support of licensing, litigation, and business transactions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent law, including USPTO regulations and procedures.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and provide tailored legal advice.
• Participate in business development activities and contribute to the growth of the firm's IP practice.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, with a focus on advanced technologies.
• Strong academic background with a degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in handling software-related technologies, AI technologies, IOT, networking, or quantum technologies.
• Experience working with clients to advise on product design and user interface patents.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is mandatory.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar (Washington preferred or ability to waive in).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth understanding of U.S. and international patent law and practice.
• Superb legal writing and communication skills.
• Experience in working within a law firm environment and with clients in high-tech industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, particularly in the fields of AI, IOT, networking, and quantum computing.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including inventors and engineers.

Certifications and Education:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the USPTO is required.
• Admission to the Washington State Bar or ability to waive in (preferred).
• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required.

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