Patent Attorney - Entry Level

Chipperson Law Group, P.C.; Mendham (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipperson Law Group, P.C. is seeking a patent attorney in Mendham, NJ with 1–5 years of experience to draft patent applications across multiple technical disciplines.

The role includes preparing responses to office actions, researching patentability, and advising on freedom to operate and infringement matters. The position requires a JD and a technical degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency with USPTO procedures and EFS-Web filing.

Qualifications

• A college degree and juris doctorate are required.
• Experience with USPTO procedures and docketing software preferred.
• 1–5 years patent attorney experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and prioritize issues quickly, with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft electrical, software, computer, business method, and mechanical patent applications.
• Draft responses to patent office actions.
• Research and prepare opinions related to patentability, patent validity, freedom to operate and infringement.
• Electronic filing of IP cases via USPTO EFS-WEB system.
• Prepare patent filings and form cover letters.
• Assist with IP-related agreements and transactions; support other legal matters as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

JD (Juris Doctorate)

Technical degree in EE/CS or equivalent

Tools

DocketTrak

EFS-WEB

USPTO online filing systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Draft electrical, software, computer, business method, and mechanical patent applications.
• Draft responses to patent application office actions.
• Research and prepare opinions related to patentability, patent validity, freedom to operate and infringement.

• Electronic filing of IP cases via the USPTO’s EFS-WEB online filing system.
• Preparation of patent filings.
• Preparation and transmission of form cover letters.

• Assist with IP-related agreements and transactions.
• Assist in other legal matters as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A technical degree, preferably in electrical engineering, computer science, or an equivalent degree.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues.
• Knowledge and command of U.S. Patent Office procedures.
• Experience with DocketTrak docketing software preferred but not required.
• Experience with EFS-WEB online filing system preferred.
• One – five years patent attorney experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Experience with USPTO online filing systems a requirement.
• A college degree and juris doctorate required.