Product Design & User Interface / Attorney or Patent Agent - Gables Search Group

ASSOCIATE OR PATENT AGENT – PRODUCT DESIGN & USER INTERFACE PATENT PROSECUTION
Multiple Offices (Preference for Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, DC, Houston, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, or St. Louis)

Our client, a leading AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Associate or Patent Agent to join their Product Design & User Interface Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position is open to all firm offices, with a preference for Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, DC, Houston, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, or St. Louis.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record (for Associate candidates).
• Bar Admission in Georgia, Illinois, District of Columbia, Texas, Colorado, Missouri, or Arizona, as applicable (for Associate candidates).
• Admission to the USPTO is required for both Associate and Patent Agent candidates.
• 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Degree in physics, electrical engineering, or computer science required.
• Strong law firm, engineering, or industry experience, with superb writing and communication skills.
• Preferred experience in one or more of the following:
  • Software-related technologies
  • Artificial intelligence-related technologies
  • IoT, networking, and related technologies
  • Quantum technologies

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications related to product design and user interface technologies.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys and agents to provide innovative patent prosecution services.
• Engage with clients to advise on patent strategy and ensure successful patent filings in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join?
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge patent prosecution matters, collaborating with industry-leading clients. The position includes a competitive compensation package based on experience, with a salary range depending on the candidate’s qualifications. The firm offers a collegial and growth-oriented work environment, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and additional perks.

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) transcripts, and a writing sample (preferred: patent application).