Associate

Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate — Intellectual Property

  • LocationMultiple US offices
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience4–7 PQE
  • Compensation$225k–$280k
  • PracticeIntellectual Property

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Mid‑to‑senior associate opportunity in a national Intellectual Property practice focused on patent prosecution and litigation. The role sits on the electrical engineering & software team and is open across multiple U.S. offices.

Work will center on drafting and prosecuting patent applications and supporting patent disputes involving electrical engineering, software, semiconductors, AI/ML and related technologies. The team handles both transactional prosecution work and contentious matters for technology clients.

Ideal candidates will join a collaborative IP group and be expected to manage client work, produce high‑quality written submissions, and contribute to technical analysis and strategy.

  • 4–7 years' post‑qualification experience in patent prosecution and related IP work
  • Technical degree or background in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering or similar
  • USPTO registration required
  • Licensed or able to obtain state bar admission promptly in the office of employment
  • Strong written and oral communication, organization, and analytical skills

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