IP Associate

Burr & Forman; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Burr & Forman seeks an Intellectual Property Associate with three to five years of patent experience. The role centers on patent preparation and prosecution with opportunities across a broad IP matters portfolio. A J.D.

degree, bar admission, and USPTO registration are required, with an undergraduate degree in science or engineering; electrical engineering is highly preferred. This position is open to professionals in any office, with Charlotte, NC highlighted as ideal, offering a collaborative

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required with bar admission in good standing.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Undergraduate degree in science or engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Primarily prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Work on a wide variety of intellectual property matters.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to communicate complex analyses.

Skills

Patent experience

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

Burr & Forman is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with three to five years of patent experience. The primary focus of this position is patent preparation and prosecution, with an opportunity to work on a wide variety of intellectual property matters. Ideally, the position will be located in the Charlotte, NC office, but any office will be considered. This position requires a J.D. degree, membership in the applicable state bar, registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and an undergraduate degree in science or engineering. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering and experience in telecommunications, integrated circuits, or related technologies. Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills, superior investigative and problem resolution skills, and technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters are required, along with interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

Additional Information

At Burr & Forman LLP, we have a foundational commitment to our clients, colleagues, and communities. When you join our team, you will benefit from the experience of interesting, pivotal work in a friendly and professional environment. We invest in our people to be sure we have the talent necessary to meet our clients’ legal needs and advance their business objectives.

Burr & Forman LLP provides a wide range of benefits designed to support our employees and families including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services, paid time off, and free wellness and mental health services among other benefits.

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.