Patent and Trademark Attorney

Employer
The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA
Location
San Jose
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Sep 17, 2024
Closes
Sep 22, 2024
Practice
Litigation
Contract Type
Permanent

Imagine a role where your legal skills and engineering knowledge shape the future of innovation. As a Patent and Trademark Attorney, you'll be at the heart of protecting groundbreaking ideas, turning complex technologies into patents and trademarks that drive business strategy.

You'll draft and prosecute patents, both domestically and internationally, working closely with engineers to identify key technologies worth protecting.

Your expertise in electrical engineering, especially in analog circuits and switched–mode power supply technology, will give you a strategic edge. You'll also safeguard the company's brand, ensuring trademarks are properly filed, renewed, and enforced. With a JD, USPTO registration, and a strong technical background, you'll be the go–to expert, making crucial decisions that impact the company's future.

REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to the California state bar.
  • Registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related technical field, with demonstrated competence in the theory and application of analog electronic circuits.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience with patent and trademark prosecution.
  • Highly developed technical writing and editing skills that include a superior command of the English language.
  • Experience in composition of patent applications is ideal. Other applicable experience includes writing and editing articles for technical journals.
  • Proficient in use of software tools such as Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare documents with drawings, images, and text.
  • Experience with Patent Center and electronic docketing systems, such as Foundation IP, is a valuable asset.
  • Experience in the construction and evaluation of circuits in the laboratory is desirable.
  • Experience in the design of off–line switched mode power supplies or familiarity with the design and fabrication of high voltage semiconductor devices would be a bonus.

If you're ready to make a difference where technology meets law, apply now and help us protect the future of innovation.