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

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Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a highly motivated Junior to Mid-Level Product Design and User Interface Patent Associate Attorney to join their Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent preparation and prosecution, a technical degree in relevant fields, and experience with cutting-edge technologies. This position offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team on high-profile projects involving software, AI, IoT, networking, and quantum technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications related to product design, user interface, and other emerging technologies.
• Conduct thorough patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Collaborate with clients, inventors, and technical experts to ensure a comprehensive understanding of technological concepts.
• Advise clients on intellectual property strategies, including portfolio management and protection of innovation.
• Perform patent litigation support tasks, including research and drafting technical explanations for legal arguments.
• Handle various aspects of the patent lifecycle, from initial idea protection to enforcement.
• Keep up-to-date with advancements in relevant technology areas, particularly software, artificial intelligence, IoT, networking, and quantum technologies.
• Ensure compliance with all USPTO and legal requirements.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated ability to handle complex legal and technical matters.
• Experience in one or more of the following technologies: software, artificial intelligence, IoT, networking, or quantum technologies.
• Familiarity with product design and user interface patent strategies is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Certifications:

• Admission to the USPTO (required).
• Active membership in a State Bar, preferably Illinois (or the ability to qualify for admission).

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical acumen and the ability to grasp complex technological concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple ongoing cases and meet deadlines.
• Superb research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Client-focused approach with a strong understanding of intellectual property law.

Preferred Experience:

• Software-related technologies.
• Artificial intelligence-related technologies.
• Internet of Things (IoT), networking, and related technologies.
• Quantum technologies.

Location:

• Chicago, IL.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306