Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution Associate - Philadelphia, PA - Professional Partners Group

Description: This firm has an opening for an Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution Associate. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of patent prosecution and patent application drafting, leading inventor meetings, and developing patent strategy.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
• Undergraduate or advanced degrees (MS or PhD) in computer science and life sciences (chemistry or biology) are required.
• Must be licensed to practice in Pennyslvania.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong academic record and excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Patent preparation and prosecution experience required.
• Undergraduate or advanced degrees (MS or PhD) in computer science and life sciences (chemistry or biology) are required.
• USPTO registration required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Visual Acuity

• Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position.