Patent Prosecution Associate – AI & Software Technologies

Watts & Associates Recruitment

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 270,000 - 320,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Parental leave
Continuing legal education

Job summary

Watts & Associates (executive search partner) seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate focused on AI and software technologies. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, managing international portfolios, and collaborating with partners and inventors across multiple offices in a high-value practice.

The ideal candidate has mid-level patent prosecution experience, strong drafting and analytical skills, and is prepared to take ownership of significant matters in a leading Am Law

Qualifications

  • Mid-level patent prosecution experience required.
  • Experience handling patent prosecution and portfolio strategy for sophisticated clients.
  • Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
  • Academic credentials from a sophisticated law firm environment; USPTO registration preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and prosecute patent applications for AI and software tech.
  • Manage domestic and international patent portfolios.
  • Work with inventors and in-house teams on protection strategies.
  • Prepare responses and conduct prior-art analyses.
  • Coordinate with foreign counsel and support IP-related transactions.

Skills

Patent prosecution
Portfolio strategy
Drafting
Analytical
Communication
Time management

Education

Electrical engineering
Computer science
Software

Tools

Patent databases

Job description

Watts & Associates (executive search partner) seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate focused on AI and software technologies. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, managing international portfolios, and collaborating with partners and inventors across multiple offices in a high-value practice.

The ideal candidate has mid-level patent prosecution experience, strong drafting and analytical skills, and is prepared to take ownership of significant matters in a leading Am Law

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