U.S. Patent Attorney – Junior Patent Associate
Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in electrical engineering, computing, and related technologies
- Work directly with clients on invention disclosures, drafting strategy, and prosecution decisions
- Develop practical patent strategies and contribute to portfolio development
- Interpret and apply patent laws, USPTO guidance, and evolving best practices
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on quality control and workflow improvement
- Manage deadlines and contribute to efficient docket execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a closely related field
- Registration to practice before the USPTO (attorney or agent)
- Experience drafting and/or prosecuting patent applications
- 1–3 years of experience drafting and/or prosecuting patent applications (preferred)
- Experience with U.S. patent applications in electrical engineering, computing, or related subject matter (preferred)
- Familiarity with technologies such as analog circuitry, digital logic, processor architectures, semiconductor design, power electronics, or embedded systems (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive, flexible compensation structures aligned with production
- Reimbursement for bar dues and CLE expenses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions
- Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
- Fifteen (15) holidays annually
- Technology support and internet stipend for remote work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
patent application draftingpatent prosecutionportfolio developmentpatent law interpretationquality controlworkflow improvementanalog circuitrydigital logicprocessor architecturessemiconductor design
Soft Skills
client collaborationstrategic thinkingdeadline managementcommunicationteam collaboration
Certifications
USPTO registration