Patent Prosecution Attorney

*About:* A major national law firm is seeking to onboard a junior-level Intellectual Property Associate to work on Patent Prosecution matters in its San Francisco office.
The firm Patent Group is named the Patent Prosecution of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property, ranked as a Tier 1 Patent Prosecution Firm in California by Chambers USA, named as Highly Recommended for Patent Prosecution in California by IAM Patent 100 and is consistently recognized as a leading patent prosecution practice by The Legal 500, including receiving the Highest Tier Nationally for Patent Prosecution.
*Experience:* * Attorneys must have 1+ years of patent prosecution experience and a technology background in computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and/or electrical engineering.
* Applicants with experience in one or more of the following would be preferred: hardware and devices, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image and/or signal processing.
* The prosecution of patent families and exercise extreme attention to detail.
* Attorneys should have the ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities.
* Associates should have a high level of professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clients.
* Associates should have excellent academic credentials, as well as superb analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
* All candidates must be registered with the USPTO and be licensed to practice law in California.
*Responsibilities:* * Reviewing invention disclosure documents and conducting invention disclosure meetings.
* Conducting prior searches, reviewing references, and analysing patentability.
* Drafting patent applications.
* Reviewing USPTO office actions, formulating response strategies, conducting examiner interviews, and drafting and filing responses.
* Managing U.
S.
and foreign dockets.
* Analysing patents in connection with due diligence and/or freedom to operate analyses.
* Collaborating with other team members in different practices.
*Benefits:* * Comprehensive benefit program * Discretionary bonus for eligible employees *How to apply:* Thank you for your interest in this role.
Please attach your resume on the ‘apply’ section to be considered.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $215,000.
00 per year Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities License/Certification: * Bar (Preferred) Work Location: In person