Patent Attorney – Boutique Law Firm – Seattle, Wash.

Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC is seeking a Patent Attorney (Electrical Engineering/Physics) to join its practice in Seattle, Washington.

Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting prior art searches
  • Determining ownership rights to various parts of an invention
  • Drafting patent applications and working with the USPTO to resolve patent examiner questions
  • Patent licensing
  • Assisting clients whose patents have been infringed
  • Providing support to the litigation department
  • Advising clients on the use and protection of patents
  • Assisting clients with identifying the nature of their intellectual property
  • Monitoring existing and proposed patents
  • Attending meetings and conducting conference calls with clients and contacts in the United States and overseas
  • Dealing with general inquiries on patent protection
  • Filing domestic and international patent applications
  • Handling patent renewals

Education and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, materials science or electronics
  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice in at least one state, preferably Washington
  • Admitted to practice before the USPTO

Contact
To apply, please email us at: recruiting@cojk.com. Please include resume, transcripts, and sample of writing.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington