Patent Associate or Patent Agent for Product Design & User Interface

PRODUCT DESIGN & USER INTERFACE / ASSOCIATE OR PATENT AGENT

Direct Counsel is partnered with an AMLaw100 firm who is seeking junior to mid-level associate or mid-level patent agent to join their Product Design & User Interface Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position is open to all  firm offices, with a preference for Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, DC, Houston, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, or St. Louis.

 

Qualifications:

 

Must possess a high level of academic achievement,

Solid law firm experience

Engineering and industry experience

Superb writing and communication skills.

Ideally 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience and

BS Degree in physics, electrical engineering, or computer science.

Preferred experience:  software related technologies; and/or ii. Artificial intelligence related technologies; and/or iii. IOT, networking, and related technologies; and/or iv. Quantum technologies.

JD and admission to the USPTO required for associate candidates.

USPTO admission required for patent agent candidates.

 

A cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate (graduate when applicable) transcripts and writing sample (preferred patent application) are required for consideration

Compensation and Benefits:

For Associates: $240,000-$290,000 depending on experience.

For Patent Agents: $110,000-$190,000 depending on experience.

A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance.

Benefits include medical Insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, 401(k) plan and paid time off