Patent Associate or Patent Agent for Product Design & User Interface

PRODUCT DESIGN & USER INTERFACE / ASSOCIATE OR PATENT AGENT

Direct Counsel is partnered with an AMLaw100 firm who is seeking junior to mid-level associate or mid-level patent agent to join their Product Design & User Interface Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position is open to all firm offices, with a preference for Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, DC, Houston, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, or St. Louis.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a high level of academic achievement,
• Solid law firm experience
• Engineering and industry experience
• Superb writing and communication skills
• Ideally 2 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience and
• BS Degree in physics, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Preferred experience: software related technologies; and/or ii. Artificial intelligence related technologies; and/or iii. IOT, networking, and related technologies; and/or iv. Quantum technologies.
• JD and admission to the USPTO required for associate candidates.
• USPTO admission required for patent agent candidates.
  
  

A cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate (graduate when applicable) transcripts and writing sample (preferred patent application) are required for consideration

Compensation and Benefits:

• For Associates: $240,000-$290,000 depending on experience.
• For Patent Agents: $110,000-$190,000 depending on experience.
• A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance.
• Benefits include medical Insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, 401(k) plan and paid time off