Patent Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

Dorsey & Whitney LLPDorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a 3rd or 4th year associate (2010-2011 JD) to join the Patent department of our New York office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent-related projects in a client-team structure, including patent prosecution, IP litigation, licensing, and IP due diligence. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

A minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience and eligibility to be admitted before the USPTO are required.  We strongly prefer candidates who are USPTO registered and have a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.  Strong academic performance (top third of class) and excellent writing skills are required.  In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume and transcript with your application, please also submit two writing samples (one application and one prosecution document, such as an office action response).

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, New York