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

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Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Product Design and User Interface Patent Associate Attorney to join its team in Nashville, TN. This role involves working on patent preparation and prosecution related to cutting-edge technologies such as software, artificial intelligence, IoT, networking, and quantum technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong academic achievements, industry experience, and a law firm background, along with excellent writing and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications related to software, artificial intelligence, IoT, networking, and quantum technologies.
• Conduct thorough patent searches and analyze technical documents to determine patentability.
• Assist clients in the design and execution of intellectual property strategies, particularly in product design and user interface technologies.
• Work closely with inventors, engineers, and in-house legal teams to draft patent applications.
• Manage patent portfolios and guide patent infringement and validity matters.
• Respond to Office Actions from the USPTO and ensure compliance with patent laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to provide legal advice and strategies on patent-related matters.
• Assist with patent litigation support and other intellectual property-related legal work as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, ideally within a law firm setting.
• Bachelor or advanced degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience with software-related technologies, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), networking, and/or quantum technologies.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of patent law and familiarity with USPTO procedures.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patents in the fields of software, AI, IoT, and quantum technologies.
• Ability to analyze complex technical documents and draft precise, clear legal documentation.
• Familiarity with product design and user interface patents.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on client interaction and collaboration.
• Prior experience working in a team-oriented environment.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in at least one state, preferably Tennessee, or the ability to become admitted.
• USPTO registration is required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

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