Patent Counsel - Preparation and Prosecution
The candidate will understand the technology, business plans, product roadmaps, and domestic and international patent laws, and to work in a cooperative atmosphere to achieve this goal. Will work closely with engineering and/or business units to understand how their intellectual property provides benefit to company and provide quality patent legal advice resulting in a high quality patents. Other responsibilities include understanding the technology being supported, evaluating inventions for patentability and value, leading patent review boards, working with US and international counsel to ensure high quality patents, and evaluating the impact of prior art searches.
The candidate should have a J.D. degree, USPTO registration, and at least one State Bar registration. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science is preferred. Engineering and law firm experience a plus. Must have 3+ years of experience in preparing and prosecuting US and international patent applications. Should be registered to practice before the USPTO and admitted to the Bar of at least one state.
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