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

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

Company name: BCG Attorney Search

Location: Saint Louis, MO, United States

Experience: 1-8 yrs required

Posted on: Nov 06, 2024

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney to join their intellectual property practice. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of legal expertise, engineering knowledge, and industry experience. The role requires someone adept at preparing and prosecuting patents for cutting-edge technologies in areas such as software, artificial intelligence, networking, and quantum technologies. This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a focus on patent prosecution, and the development of new intellectual property strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications related to product design and user interface technologies, including software, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
• Draft high-quality legal documents, including patent applications, responses to Office Actions, and opinions.
• Manage client relationships and provide legal guidance on intellectual property strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and technical professionals, to capture innovative concepts.
• Conduct patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and infringement evaluations.
• Stay updated on developments in patent law, industry trends, and technological advancements.
• Engage in client meetings, offering technical insights and legal expertise on patent portfolios and prosecution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with the USPTO’s requirements and deadlines throughout the patent prosecution process.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Strong background in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Admission to the state bar or ability to qualify for admission in Missouri.

Preferred Experience:

• Patent work related to software technologies, including:
• Artificial intelligence technologies.
• Internet of Things (IoT), networking, and related technologies.
• Quantum computing technologies.
• Previous experience in drafting patents for emerging and complex technologies.
• Exposure to engineering environments, particularly in product design and user interfaces.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the USPTO.
• Admission to a State Bar (Missouri preferred, or ability to transfer).

Skills:

• Superb legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of academic achievement.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.