Junior to Mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

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A law firm in Nashville, TN, is currently seeking a Junior to Mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with a strong academic background, substantial law firm, engineering, and industry experience. The ideal candidate should possess excellent writing and communication skills and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience. A degree in electrical engineering or computer science, as well as a JD and admission to the USPTO, are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution activities, specializing in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Collaborate with clients, inventors, and senior attorneys to address legal issues related to intellectual property.
• Draft, review, and submit patent applications, responses to office actions, and various legal documents.
• Perform legal research to support patent prosecution efforts and stay current with relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist in the development and execution of patent strategies for clients.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated a high level of academic achievement.
• 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• JD and admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in patent prosecution related to electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Exposure to data science/AI, networking technologies, particularly network security.
• Familiarity with machine learning/artificial intelligence and hardware security.

Skills:

• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical capabilities.
• Effective collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• In-depth understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced and dynamic legal environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306