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Patent Associate / Patent Agent — Intellectual Property — New Jersey

  • LocationNew Jersey, New Jersey
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience2–4 PQE
  • Compensation$150k–$230k
  • PracticeIntellectual Property

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A global law firm is seeking a mid-level Patent Associate or Patent Agent to join its dynamic Intellectual Property Practice Group in New Jersey. This full-time opportunity supports the firm's national and international platform, offering exposure to a broad range of IP matters on behalf of clients of all sizes across diverse industries.

The role involves strategic development, procurement, and counseling of patent portfolios, with a focus on drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the computer arts. The New Jersey team maintains a strong local presence while benefiting from the reach and resources of a major global firm.

  • 2–4 years of focused experience in patent prosecution
  • Experience drafting patent applications in the computer arts (e.g., software, AI/ML/LLMs, FinTech, web applications, telecommunications, integrated circuits)
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Degree or advanced degree in computer engineering and/or computer science preferred; electrical engineering or other relevant degrees considered
  • Demonstrated experience drafting complex software patent applications required
  • Excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and comfort working directly with clients

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