Senior Patent Attorney

Squire Patton Boggs; California (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Squire Patton Boggs seeks a senior patent attorney to join our IP practice in the United States. The role focuses on drafting, filing, and prosecuting US patent applications, and coordinating international patent strategies.

The candidate will prepare patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions and provide general intellectual property counseling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and in good standing to practice before the USPTO.
• Undergraduate degree in CS, EE, or a related field.
• Experience practicing patent law in complex software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute US patent applications.
• Manage and coordinate international patent application strategies.
• Prepare patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions.
• Provide general intellectual property counseling.

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field

US patent prosecution experience

Job description

Overview

• The role encompasses senior-level patent attorney responsibilities including drafting, filing, and prosecuting US patent applications, managing and coordinating international patent application strategies, preparing patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions, and providing general intellectual property counseling.
• Candidates must be registered and in good standing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• An undergraduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field is required.
• Experience practicing patent law specifically in complex software is essential, along with a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.