Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Details
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Key Responsibilities:
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Patent Prosecution & Strategy:
- Prepare and file domestic and international patent applications.
- Manage all stages of the patent prosecution process before the USPTO and relevant foreign patent offices.
- Draft and respond to office actions, appeals, and other correspondence.
- Develop strategies to optimize patent protection and drive portfolio growth for clients.
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Client Relationship Management:
- Cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing clients.
- Provide strategic counsel on portfolio development and IP risk management.
- Engage prospective clients and expand the firm’s business opportunities.
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Technical and Legal Collaboration:
- Work closely with inventors, R&D teams, and technical experts to understand innovations.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear and effective legal arguments.
- Collaborate with colleagues on cross-functional IP matters including litigation, licensing, and technology commercialization.
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Business Development:
- Leverage and grow a portable book of business with a target minimum annual value of $300K.
- Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote the firm’s IP practice.
- Develop customized patent strategies that align with client business objectives and market trends.
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Regulatory & Industry Awareness:
- Stay current with changes in patent laws, regulations, and emerging technology trends, particularly in computer software and hardware.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development to ensure technical and legal competencies remain at the forefront.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Registered Patent Attorney status with the USPTO (or equivalent foreign registration).
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Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in patent prosecution, preferably with a focus on computer software and hardware.
- Demonstrated success in managing a full cycle of patent prosecution including drafting, filing, and prosecution strategies.
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Technical Background:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Solid understanding of technological trends in software and hardware industries.
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Business Development:
- Proven ability to manage or develop a portable book of business with a minimum annual portfolio value of $300K.
- Experience with both flat rate and billable hour engagements is preferred.
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Soft Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in international patent prosecution and familiarity with global patent practices.
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Established networks within the tech industry and related IP communities.
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Prior involvement in cross-disciplinary teams, including collaborations with technical, business, or research professionals.
A bit about us:
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We are a small, boutique patent prosecution firm with diverse clients and even more diverse work.
Why join us?
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Great team
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Consistent work
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Diverse clients
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