Patent Associate

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A law firm seeks a Patent Associate for its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Irvine, CA. The associate will engage with clients from diverse industries, focusing on a wide range of intellectual property matters. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex IP issues with a strong local presence and a national and global platform.

Duties

• Support the IP Practice in strategic development and procurement of patent portfolios.
• Draft utility and design patent applications in computer/electronics and mechanical/electromechanical arts.
• Prosecute patent applications effectively.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in drafting patent applications in specified technical areas.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Admission to practice law in California, if an attorney.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working directly with clients.

Education

• Degree or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science preferred.
• Consideration given to candidates with degrees in mechanical engineering or relevant experience.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Experience drafting complex patent applications.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, long-term care, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

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