Patent Associate

5 Legal; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal, a top AmLaw firm, seeks an associate to join its Patent Group in Seattle.

Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. A technical background in computer technology is required, with experience across cloud computing, cryptography, information security, robotics or blockchain desirable. Candidates admitted to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney (CS, BSEE, physics degree, or equivalent) should apply.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Technical background in computer technology.
• Qualified to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney (CS/BSEE/Physics degree or equivalent).

Skills

Patent prep & prosecution

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

CS degree

BSEE degree

Physics degree

Job description

Top 50 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join its Patent Group in their Seattle office.

Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. An ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to work with clients of all sizes and in a variety of industries. A technical background in computer technology is required. Hands-on experience with a wide variety of clients (from startups to Fortune 500 companies) and also experience with a variety of technology areas such as mechanical devices, consumer products and designs is highly desirable. Technical experience with cloud computing, cryptography, information security, robotics or blockchain would also be desirable.

Only candidates with a CS, or BSEE degree, physics degree, or equivalent experience that are admitted to practice before the USPTO as a patent attorney should apply.