Associate Patent Attorney

Widerman Malek; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Widerman Malek, PL located in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Patent Agent/Jr. Patent Associate Attorney. Responsibilities include drafting patent applications, responding to office actions, and managing IP portfolios, along with litigation support. Candidates must have a B.S. in Engineering and admission to the USPTO or eligibility to sit for the exam; a J.D. for Associate Attorney roles is required as well. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO or eligibility to take the exam.
• J.D. and Florida Bar admission preferred for Associate Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Drafting patent applications.
• Responding to office actions.
• Managing IP portfolios.
• Supporting litigation involving IP rights.

Skills

Patent preparation

IP portfolio management

Litigation support

Computer-assisted patent drafting

Education

B.S. in Engineering

J.D. from an accredited university (for Associate Attorney)

Job description

Job Description

Widerman Malek, PL located in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Patent Agent/Jr. Patent Associate Attorney to join their global wide practice. Principal responsibilities include drafting patent applications, responding to office actions, managing IP portfolios, as well as litigation support involving IP rights.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering from an accredited university and admission to practice before the USPTO or be eligible to take the exam. For the Associate Attorney position, the successful candidate will also have a J.D. from an accredited university and admission to the Florida Bar or be on track to obtain it. Additionally, the preferred candidate will have 2-3 years of general patent preparation and procedures. Experience using computer-assisted patent drafting tools is preferred.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, 401(k) and more.

Equal Opportunity

Widerman Malek, PL is a national law firm built on the values of family and community. These connections are not only central to who we are - they are the foundation of how we practice law.

Company Description

Widerman Malek, PL is a national law firm with a family and community-centered approach. Our strong bond with our community and our families are the cornerstone of our practice.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance