Patent Prosecution Associate or Department Attorney Job Description: We are seeking to hire a patent prosecution associate or department attorney to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group in either our Chicago, IL or San Francisco, CA office. Responsibilities: • Work closely with clients to navigate changing patent laws and judicial decisions. • Provide solutions for avoiding competitors' patents and protecting client assets. • Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO. • Collaborate with a diverse team to extract value from intellectual property. Qualifications: • 5-8 years of patent prosecution experience. • Experience drafting patent applications and prosecuting before the USPTO. • Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent. • USPTO admission. • Strong academic credentials. • Superb judgment and communication skills. • Commitment to providing excellent client services. Salary: • Chicago, IL: $300,000 - $350,000 • San Francisco, CA: $300,000 - $350,000 • Additional contingent compensation may apply based on performance and other factors. Benefits: • Standard benefits package. • Opportunity for career advancement in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. Locations: • Chicago, IL • San Francisco, CA About Us: Our Intellectual Property Practice Group works closely with clients to stay ahead of changing patent laws and judicial decisions. We help clients maintain rights and ownership, generate significant revenue from their patents, and leverage future technologies. Our diverse workforce encourages collaboration and teamwork, and our entrepreneurial culture inspires attorneys to build relationships both inside and outside the firm. Join us for a career that challenges and excites you, with opportunities to lead on significant matters and grow professionally.