Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, a large law firm, is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent to work remotely, in Seattle, WA, or hybrid.
Requirements for an associate-level patent attorney include B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics with at least two years of relevant industry experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, 3 to 5 years of patent law experience, a license to practice law in at least one state, preferably Washington, and admittance to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Requirements for a patent agent include a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics, relevant work experience, at least 2 to 3 years of patent law experience, and admittance to practice before the USPTO.
Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to develop and expand internal and external relationships. The candidate must excel in a team environment, as well as be a motivated self-starter who works well under pressure, with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is currently a remote position.
Requirements:
- 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 in the required technical fields
- Patent licensing
- Assisting clients with patent infringement issues
- 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
- Managing general inquiries on patent protection
- Filing domestic and international patent applications
- Handling patent renewals
Please email recruiting@cojk.com with your resume.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote, or hybrid or in-person in Seattle, WA
assist the Firm's clients in protecting their technology with patents. Specifically in this position, successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree and have proven experience drafting patent applications with a specialization in electronics, semi-conductors, circuitry, optics, and lasers. The patent attorney will prepare patent applications and prosecute applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent attorney will assist attorneys in writing scientific and technical documents clearly and concisely, conducting legal and technical research using all available resources in support of various patent-related matters. Candidates must be registered to practice in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong time management skills and be able to meet and manage internal and client-driven deadlines with assignments coming from multiple partners and clients. Candidates must have strong attention to detail, writing skills, and analytical skills with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
