Intellectual Property Associate

Spencer Fane LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Group Life

Disability

Job summary

Spencer Fane LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate in Phoenix, AZ with 2–5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be USPTO registered and have patent drafting/prosecution experience across software, telecommunications, medical, and mechanical arts.

Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, handling Office Actions, and supporting trademark matters. Strong writing, time management, and independent work are essential to succeed in a fast-paced IP

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic record.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Admission to the Arizona bar; USPTO registration required.

Responsibilities

• Draft provisional, non-provisional, and design patent applications relating to software, UI, and gaming technologies.
• Review and draft responses to patent Office Actions.
• Prepare other patent prosecution documents, such as Responses to Notices of Missing Parts and Information Disclosure Statements.
• Provide support in trademark matters, including drafting responses to trademark Office Actions.
• Draft correspondence to foreign associates concerning patent/trademark prosecution and foreign proceedings.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Technical writing

Time management

Independent work

Communication skills

Client interfacing

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctorate

CS/CE degree

Arizona bar admission

Job description

JOB TITLE: Intellectual Property Associate

LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ

POSITION SUMMARY:

Spencer Fane has an opening in our Phoenix, AZ office for an Intellectual Property Associate with 2-5 years of experience. An ideal candidate will be registered to practice before the USPTO and preferably have at least two years of patent prosecution and patent drafting experience, or equivalent experience as a USPTO Patent Examiner. Position involves primarily drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the software, telecommunications, medical, and mechanical arts. A good understanding of trademark preparation and prosecution is also desired. This position provides opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility and movement into other areas of our IP practice. Candidates must have strong technical writing skills and must be capable of maintaining a demanding workload. Successful candidates will be self-starters and will be able to manage their time between multiple matters while producing high quality work on a consistent basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Draft provisional, non-provisional, and design patent applications relating to software, UI, and gaming technologies.
• Review and draft responses to patent Office Actions.
• Prepare other patent prosecution-related documents, such as Responses to Notices of Missing Parts, Information Disclosure Statements, etc.
• Provide support in trademark matters, as needed, including drafting responses to trademark Office Actions.
• Drafting correspondence to foreign associates concerning patent and trademark prosecution and foreign proceedings.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Admission to the Arizona bar
• USPTO registration number
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience drafting and prosecuting software-related patent applications – experience with patents in the gaming industry is a plus
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Paid Parental Leave
• Group Life
• Disability

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level ofwork being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel soclassified.