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Squire Patton Boggs · 2 weeks ago

Patent Attorney

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$225K/yr - $260K/yr

2+ years exp

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP is seeking a Patent Attorney to join their Intellectual Property and Technology practice. The role involves sophisticated patent prosecution and technical analysis work relating to various technologies, including computer hardware and software, and responsibilities include drafting and filing US patent applications and managing international patent strategies.

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Responsibilities

Drafting, filing, and prosecuting US patent applications

Managing and coordinating international patent application strategies

Preparing patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions

Overall intellectual property counseling

Qualification

Patent prosecutionLegal writingIntellectual Property counselingElectrical EngineeringComputer SciencePatentability opinionsAnalytical skillsJudgmentCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

U.S. Juris Doctorate Degree

Admission to the District of Columbia Bar is expected if not currently admitted

Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar background

Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications is also required

Two to four years of experience practicing patent law and proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others on complex matters

Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications

Strong legal writing skills are essential

Excellent communication skills are essential, both written and oral

Consistently excellent judgment is essential

Must be a self-starter, have the ability to prioritize workload, and work well under pressure

Possessing strong analytical skills is essential

Preferred

Experience in drafting patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions, as well as general client counseling in Intellectual Property issues, is considered a plus

Industry, court clerk, and/or USPTO examiner experience desirable

Experience and skill in analyzing patents is strongly preferred

Benefits

Health

Dental

Life

401(k)

Many other excellent benefits

Company

Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs offers legal services in business immigration, data privacy, natural resources, and financial services.

Founded in 1890

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en

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