Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Dallas Texas Hybrid

$225000 $390000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 100 firm in Dallas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an intellectual property attorney interested in sophisticated patent prosecution patent portfolio development IP counseling and technology-related matters for innovative companies emerging businesses and established industry leaders.

26 years of patent prosecution or related intellectual property experience

Experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications

Experience developing and managing sophisticated patent portfolios

Experience responding to USPTO office actions and communicating with patent examiners

Experience advising clients regarding patentability patent strategy freedom-to-operate and intellectual property portfolio development

Technical background in electrical engineering computer engineering computer science mechanical engineering physics or another relevant technical discipline is highly desirable

Experience working with technologies involving software artificial intelligence telecommunications electronics semiconductors medical technology or other emerging technologies is a plus

USPTO registration strongly preferred

Ability to understand complex technologies and translate technical concepts into sophisticated legal strategies

Strong patent drafting legal writing analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent client service and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple patent matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong academic credentials

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated patent prosecution and portfolio development work

Exposure to innovative technologies and cutting-edge industries

Opportunity to advise startups emerging companies and established businesses on strategic IP matters

Significant responsibility for patent drafting prosecution and client counseling

Direct interaction with inventors technical teams and business leaders

Collaboration with complementary IP litigation technology transactions corporate and emerging companies practices

Excellent platform for building a highly marketable patent practice

If youre a Dallas patent prosecution associate with a strong technical background and interested in exploring a new opportunity Id love to have a confidential conversation.

Even if youre not actively looking it never hurts to know whats out there. Im happy to discuss compensation partnership track billable expectations firm culture hybrid flexibility and whether this opportunity could make sense for your career.

All inquiries are confidential.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition