Associate Patent Attorney

W3Global; Irvine (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

W3Global is seeking an experienced Associate Patent Attorney in Irvine, CA. The role requires strong technical background in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years in patent prosecution. You will handle domestic and international matters, advise on IP strategies, and support litigation and licensing activities.

The position is full-time and in-person, with opportunities to collaborate with foreign counsel and drive business development efforts for a growing IP practice.

Formación

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Active USPTO registration.
• California Bar admission.
• Strong technical knowledge and patent experience.
• Excellent research, drafting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, prepare, and review patent applications.
• Respond to Office Actions from U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Manage patent prosecution matters and examiner interviews.
• Draft and review trademark applications.
• Assist with patent litigation and IP licensing.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel and review international documents.
• Consult with clients and participate in meetings with prospects.
• Perform patentability, infringement, and due diligence analyses.
• Manage patent portfolios, deadlines, and dockets.
• Maintain records and use internal systems to manage assignments.

Conocimientos

Patent prosecution

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Project management

Educación

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Location:

Irvine, CA

Job Type:

Full-time

Work Arrangement:

In-person

Bar Admissions:

California Bar and USPTO Registration Required

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Associate Patent Attorney to join its intellectual property practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in patent prosecution, with a strong technical background in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. This role involves handling domestic and international patent matters, advising clients on intellectual property strategies, and supporting patent litigation and licensing matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and review patent applications.
• Respond to Office Actions and other communications from the U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Conduct examiner interviews and manage patent prosecution matters.
• Draft, prepare, and review trademark applications.
• Assist with patent litigation matters, including Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings.
• Draft and review intellectual property licensing agreements and related documents.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel and review international patent documents.
• Conduct client consultations and participate in meetings with prospective clients.
• Perform patentability, infringement, and invalidity analyses, as well as patent due diligence.
• Manage patent portfolios, project deadlines, and case dockets.
• Maintain accurate records and utilize internal systems to manage assignments and workload.
• Support domestic and international business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Active registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience handling patent applications.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in patent litigation and intellectual property licensing.
• Background or experience in wireless technologies.
• Experience handling domestic and international patent prosecution matters.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.