Patent Prosecution Associate

• Patent Prosecution: Manage and prosecute a diverse portfolio of patent applications in collaboration with inventors clients and patent examiners.
  
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal research analyze prior art and stay current on relevant laws regulations and industry trends to provide strategic advice to clients.
  
• Client Communication: Interact directly with clients to understand their innovations discuss patent strategies and provide updates on the status of patent applications.
  
• Drafting and Prosecution Documents: Prepare and draft patent applications responses to office actions and other prosecutionrelated documents ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including patent agents attorneys and administrative staff to streamline patent prosecution processes and enhance efficiency.
  
• IP Portfolio Management: Assist in managing and maintaining clients intellectual property portfolios including conducting due diligence portfolio analysis and patent landscape studies.
  
• Client Counseling: Provide legal advice and counseling on patentrelated matters offering insights into patent validity freedom to operate and infringement issues.
  

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
  
• 2 years of experience in corporate law practice.
  
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
  
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.