Strategic Patent Prosecution Attorney

Parsons Behle & Latimer; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Access to employee assistance program

Wealth management advisors

Profit-sharing once eligible

Job summary

A prominent regional law firm is seeking a patent prosecutor to join their team in the United States. Ideal candidates should have a substantial book of business and over 10 years of experience in patent prosecution. Responsibilities include drafting and filing patent applications and providing IP strategy. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including insurance and profit-sharing opportunities. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in patent prosecution; candidates with 5+ years will be considered based on their book of business.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO is required.
• Book of business large enough to contribute to the firm's cases.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign patent offices.
• Collaborate with inventors, scientists, and engineers to understand technical innovations.
• Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic guidance on IP matters.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses.
• Stay updated with changes in patent law and IP strategies.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Strategic thinking

Analytical capability

Exceptional written communication skills

Exceptional verbal communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Job description

A prominent regional law firm is seeking a patent prosecutor to join their team in the United States. Ideal candidates should have a substantial book of business and over 10 years of experience in patent prosecution. Responsibilities include drafting and filing patent applications and providing IP strategy. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including insurance and profit-sharing opportunities. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter.