Patent Associate — Prosecution & Portfolio Growth

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Unlimited vacation

Commuter and transit plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks patent associates in San Diego, CA and several other cities. This role requires a minimum of two years patent preparation and prosecution experience, with bar admission and USPTO registration.

The successful candidate will join a collegial IP team, engaging in a wide range of work including patent prep, prosecution, portfolio management, and opinion work. Our IP Department emphasizes training, significant client contact, and a broad spectrum of industry experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience required.
• Admission to a state bar and USPTO registration required.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Desire to work in a collegial atmosphere with emphasis on training and client contact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Manage patent portfolios and conduct strategic analysis.
• Provide opinion work and client guidance.
• Work across a wide range of technologies in a collaborative IP team.

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks patent associates in San Diego, CA and several other cities. This role requires a minimum of two years patent preparation and prosecution experience, with bar admission and USPTO registration.

The successful candidate will join a collegial IP team, engaging in a wide range of work including patent prep, prosecution, portfolio management, and opinion work. Our IP Department emphasizes training, significant client contact, and a broad spectrum of industry experience.