Intellectual Property Associate in Pittsburgh

Job Description

Intellectual Property Associate

Seeking a mid- to senior-level Intellectual Property Associate with computer science/electrical engineering background to join our Intellectual Property team in any of our firm offices. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications is required and technical expertise in computer circuits, multiprocessor design, and/or telecommunications is of particular interest.

Responsibilities include:

• Interviewing inventors and preparing patent applications
• Conducting all stages of US and foreign patent prosecution, including ex parte appeals
• Conducting validity, infringement and freedom to operate studies, including preparing associated legal opinion letters
• Providing legal counsel on intellectual property matters, with a focus on patent matters and including basic licensing, trademark and copyright matters
• Opportunities to work on and develop skills in licensing and litigation
• Collaborating with partners, associates and support staff to ensure effective case management
• Staying abreast of developments in intellectual property law and contribute to the firm's knowledge base

Qualifications Include:

• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience
• JD from an accredited law school
• Technical background (BS/MS preferred)
• Registered practitioner at US Patent and Trademark Office (or at least Patent Bar Eligible)
• Strong research and writing skills
• Superior analytical skills
• Familiarity with intellectual property law and patent litigation procedures
• Litigation experience is a bonus but not required

How to Apply: Apply directly to this posting or submit your confidential resume to Virginia.Amburgy@gogpac.com. Applicants with less than 3 years experience are required to submit a writing sample. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.