Patent Associate/Patent Agent- (Mid-level 2-4 years)- New Jersey

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

HSA option

Short/Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a global law firm, seeks a Patent Agent/Patent Associate for its Intellectual Property Practice Group in our New Jersey office. This full-time role supports the strategic development, procurement, and counseling of patent portfolios for clients across diverse industries nationwide.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of focused experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, USPTO registration, and a background in computer engineering or computer science; strong

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of focused experience in drafting and prosecuting software patent applications.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Degrees in computer engineering/computer science preferred; EE acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Drafting patent applications in the computer arts (e.g., software, AI/ML/LLMs, FinTech, web applications, telecommunications, ICs).
• Prosecuting patent applications.

Skills

Drafting patent applications

Prosecuting patent applications

Strong writing

Client interaction

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Electrical Engineering degree acceptable

USPTO registration

Job description

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Patent Agent/Patent Associate in our Intellectual Property Practice Group in our New Jersey office. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Patent Agent/Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country. The New Jersey team has a dynamic and continually growing practice focused on a broad range of intellectual property matters. A unique and compelling feature of our law firm is that we offer a strong local presence, but also with a national and global platform that allows us to help our clients on their most interesting and complex IP issues.
Job Requirements
This position will support the IP Practice working on the strategic development, procurement, and counseling of patent portfolios. The ideal candidate will have 2- 4 years of focused experience in the following areas:

• Drafting patent applications in the computer arts (e.g., software, AI/ML/LLMs, FinTech, web applications, telecommunications, integrated circuits, etc.)
• Prosecuting patent applications

Candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. Candidates with a degree or an advanced degree in computer engineering and/or computer science are preferred, although candidates with degrees in electrical engineering or other relevant experience will also be considered. Experience drafting complex software patent applications is required. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, be comfortable working directly with clients, and possess strong writing and analytical skills.
The expected pay range for this position is: Patent Agent $150,000- $200,000 annually
Patent Associate $200,000- $230,000 annually Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual's race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.