Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution Associate (Mid- to Senior-Level)

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Atlanta seeks a mid- to senior-level Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution Associate to join its Atlanta office. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications across diverse industries, with opportunities to work directly with sophisticated corporate clients.

The ideal candidate has about five years of patent prosecution experience, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a USPTO registration, and a JD from an ABA-accredited school

Qualifications

• Approximately five years of substantive patent prosecution experience.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO required.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to independently manage patent prosecution including drafting, filing, and responding to office actions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Respond to office actions and office communications.
• Manage multiple matters with independent judgment and client-facing responsibilities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across the firm.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Excellent communication

Independent judgment

Client interaction

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

USPTO registration

Job description

Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution Associate (Mid- to Senior-Level)

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Patent Prosecution Associate in the Intellectual Property Practice of our Atlanta office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients across a variety of industries.

Job Requirements

• Approximately five years of substantive patent prosecution experience, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required. Georgia bar admission is not necessarily required, subject to applicable licensing requirements and firm policy.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage patent prosecution matters, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications and responding to office actions.
• Experience working directly with sophisticated corporate clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical abilities, and professional judgment.
• Self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic, business-minded approach, and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently, exercise independent judgment, and take ownership of assignments.
• Strong commitment to client service and responsiveness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other professionals across the firm.

Practice Summary

Greenberg Traurig's Intellectual Property Practice advises clients across a broad range of industries on the development, protection, management, and strategic use of intellectual property assets. The practice provides patent counseling, preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management services to companies with sophisticated intellectual property needs.

The Atlanta patent practice offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced shareholders on complex patent matters for leading corporate clients. The successful candidate will benefit from meaningful hands-on responsibility, direct client interaction, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to an established and collaborative practice.

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GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.