Patent Prosecution - Patent Associate

Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. They are seeking a Patent Associate to join their Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution Section, where the role involves drafting patent applications, managing dockets, and providing critical guidance in patent prosecution.ResponsibilitiesReviewing invention disclosure documents and conducting invention disclosure meetingsConducting prior searches, reviewing references and analyzing patentabilityDrafting patent applicationsReviewing USPTO office actions, formulating response strategies, conducting examiner interviews, and drafting and filing responsesManaging U.S. and foreign docketsAnalyzing patents in connection with due diligence and/or freedom to operate analysesSkillsAt least one year of patent prosecution experience in one or more of the following technologies: hardware and devices, software, database technology, artificial intelligence, wireless, and image and/or signal processingGraduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law schoolMust be admitted or eligible for admission in CaliforniaUSPTO admission is requiredA technology background in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or chemical engineeringExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA high level of professionalism in working and engaging with demanding clientsAbility to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detailAbility to collaborate and work effectively in team settingsPrior work experience in a law firm strongly preferredBenefitsComprehensive benefits packageCompany OverviewMintz is a general practice, full service law firm servicing public corporations, privately held businesses and entrepreneurs. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.mintz.com.Company H1B SponsorshipMintz has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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