IP Prosecution Associate — Software, Gaming & Tech Patents

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

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