Patent Law

IP Associate - Law Firm - Fla. / Va.

By Dennis Crouch

The West Palm Beach, FL, Ft. Lauderdale, FL or Tysons Corner, VA office of Akerman Senterfitt, a prestigious AmLaw 200 firm with a significant IP practice, seeks an outstanding patent attorney with 5+ years of patent prosecution experience to join its sophisticated patent practice. Specific responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting complex electrical/mechanical and software patent applications, preparing legal opinions, and providing litigation support. Outstanding opportunity to grow with a top firm!

Candidate must demonstrate substantial experience in drafting non-provisional patent applications and office action responses.  Candidate must also possess superior law school credentials (top 25% of class or better), and must have an electrical or computer engineering degree. Computer science candidates may be considered depending on breadth of technology experience. Experience in telecommunications is considered a plus. Candidate must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Florida or Virginia Bar membership (depending on office location) or willingness to sit for next examination is also required.

Contact:
Send cover letter and resume to: Danielle Shannon, Recruiting Director, at danielle.shannon@akerman.com. EOE M/F/D/V. See full listing of current hiring needs at www.akerman.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Full post as published by Patent Law Jobs by Patently-O on May 17, 2009 (boomark / email).