IP Associate: Patent Prosecution & Strategy

American Intellectual Property Law Association; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Nexsen seeks an associate with 3–5 years of intellectual property experience, primarily in patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic counseling.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engineering or computer science and excellent analytical and communication skills. Based in NC or SC, with opportunities to collaborate across diverse industries and sophisticated IP matters.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of patent prosecution and IP counseling experience.
• Engineering degree in a technical field is preferred.
• USPTO registration and experience drafting US patent applications.
• Experience managing domestic and international patent portfolios.
• Familiarity with trademark prosecution and related analyses.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to develop, protect, and enforce IP assets.
• Provide strategic counseling and patent portfolio management.
• Deliver high-quality client service with attention to detail.

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP counseling

Engineering background

Legal writing

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Engineering degree (mechanical/civil/electrical/CS)

Job description

Maynard Nexsen seeks an associate with 3–5 years of intellectual property experience, primarily in patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic counseling.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engineering or computer science and excellent analytical and communication skills. Based in NC or SC, with opportunities to collaborate across diverse industries and sophisticated IP matters.