Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney (Computer Engineering) in Orange

Energy Jobline ZR; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorneys with 2–5 years of experience to join the Intellectual Property practice, supporting sophisticated portfolios for Fortune 200 clients.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Engineering, a JD from an accredited law school, USPTO registration, and proven skill drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to advanced computing technologies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of patent prosecution experience
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications directed to advanced computing technologies
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction
• Degree in Computer Engineering required
• Registration to practice before the USPTO
• Experience with AI and ML
• Experience in medical devices, semiconductors/ICs, fintech, cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, software systems or related technologies
• Ability to analyze complex technologies and communicate with inventors and in-house counsel
• Experience developing strategic ip portfolios under partner-level mentorship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support complex IP portfolios for Fortune 200 clients
• Draft and prosecute patent applications for advanced computing technologies
• Communicate with inventors and in-house counsel
• Develop strategic IP portfolios under partner-level mentorship
• Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Patent prosecution

AI/ML experience

Strong communication

Portfolio development

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney (Computer Engineering)

Locations: Dallas, TX | Denver, CO | Houston, TX | New York, NY | Orange County, CA | Palo Alto, CA | San Francisco, CA | Washington, DC
Experience: 2–5 years

Direct Counsel is seeking mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorneys with 2–5 years of relevant experience to join the Intellectual Property practice of a leading Am Law firm. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong patent prosecution experience involving advanced computing technologies who are interested in supporting sophisticated intellectual property portfolios for Fortune 200 clients.

Position Highlights

• 2–5 years of relevant patent prosecution experience

• At least 3 full years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications directed to advanced computing technologies

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction

• Degree in Computer Engineering required

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)

• Strong technical and patent prosecution experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Medical devices

  • Semiconductors and integrated circuits

  • Financial technologies

  • Cybersecurity

  • Networking

  • Cloud computing

  • Software systems

  • Related advanced technologies

• Ability to analyze complex technologies and communicate effectively with inventors and in-house counsel

• Experience developing strategic intellectual property portfolios under partner-level mentorship and supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

$235,000–$365,000 base salary, plus market bonuses. Actual compensation will depend on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Locations

Dallas, TX | Dallas-North, TX | Denver, CO | Houston, TX | New York, NY | Orange County, CA | Palo Alto, CA | San Francisco, CA | Washington, DC