Intellectual Property Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate for its Phoenix, AZ office. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, be registered to practice before the USPTO, and possess expertise in patent prosecution and drafting, particularly in software, telecommunications, medical, and mechanical arts. A strong understanding of trademark preparation and prosecution is also desired.

Duties

• Draft provisional, non-provisional, and design patent applications related to software, UI, and gaming technologies.
• Review and draft responses to patent Office Actions.
• Prepare patent prosecution-related documents, such as Responses to Notices of Missing Parts and Information Disclosure Statements.
• Support trademark matters, including drafting responses to trademark Office Actions.
• Draft correspondence to foreign associates regarding patent and trademark prosecution and foreign proceedings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Admission to the Arizona bar and in good standing.
• USPTO registration number.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience drafting and prosecuting software-related patent applications; experience with gaming industry patents is a plus.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding judgment and ability to effectively handle multiple projects.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• USPTO registration number.
• Admission to the Arizona bar.

Skills

• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload.
• Self-starter with time management skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401K.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Group Life and Disability Insurance.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306