Patent Associate | Fast-Growing IP Firm + Unlimited Vacation

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 172,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Unlimited vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter and transit plans

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is expanding its Intellectual Property practice and seeking patent associates for our Pittsburgh office. The role requires at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution, plus state bar admission and USPTO registration.

Ideal candidates possess strong academic credentials and exceptional research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, with a collegial environment focused on training and broad client exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration is required.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patent preparation and prosecution across various technologies.
• Portfolio management and strategic analysis.
• Opinion work and client-facing engagements.

Skills

Patent prep

Prosecution

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication

Education

State bar admission

USPTO registration

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is expanding its Intellectual Property practice and seeking patent associates for our Pittsburgh office. The role requires at least two years of patent preparation and prosecution, plus state bar admission and USPTO registration.

Ideal candidates possess strong academic credentials and exceptional research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, with a collegial environment focused on training and broad client exposure.