Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

2–6 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
Technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or another relevant technical discipline is highly desirable
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with technologies involving software, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, electronics, semiconductors, medical technology, or other emerging technologies is a plus
USPTO registration strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Sophisticated patent prosecution and portfolio development work
Advising clients regarding patentability, patent strategy, freedom-to-operate, and intellectual property portfolio development
Responding to USPTO office actions and communicating with patent examiners
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