Hybrid Patent Prosecution Associate

Pacer Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Group term life and disability

Retirement planning services

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Mental health and employee support

Job summary

Pacer Group in Tampa, FL seeks an Intellectual Property Associate with 3–5 years of patent experience. The role focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, with opportunities across other IP matters in a full-service law firm.

The ideal candidate has a JD, USPTO registration, and strong technical background in science or engineering. Hybrid work arrangement, with collaboration across a national team and diverse clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the applicable state bar.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Undergraduate degree in science or engineering.
• 3–5 years of patent experience.
• Experience with patent preparation and prosecution.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Superior investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute domestic and international patent applications.
• Conduct patent-related legal and technical research.
• Analyze complex patent and IP matters.
• Assist clients with developing and protecting intellectual property portfolios.
• Draft patent applications, office action responses, amendments, and related documents.
• Evaluate technical and legal issues involving patentability and patent prosecution.
• Work on a wide variety of intellectual property matters as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, inventors, attorneys, patent examiners, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals on complex IP matters.
• Maintain strong organization and attention to detail across multiple matters and deadlines.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Science or engineering background

Tools

USPTO registration

Bar admission

Job description

Pacer Group in Tampa, FL seeks an Intellectual Property Associate with 3–5 years of patent experience. The role focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, with opportunities across other IP matters in a full-service law firm.

The ideal candidate has a JD, USPTO registration, and strong technical background in science or engineering. Hybrid work arrangement, with collaboration across a national team and diverse clients.