Intellectual Property Associate

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft provisional, non-provisional, and design patent applications relating to software, UI, and gaming technologies.
• Review and draft responses to patent Office Actions.
• Prepare other patent prosecution-related documents, such as Responses to Notices of Missing Parts, Information Disclosure Statements, etc.
• Provide support in trademark matters, as needed, including drafting responses to trademark Office Actions.
• Drafting correspondence to foreign associates concerning patent and trademark prosecution and foreign proceedings.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Admission to the Arizona bar
• USPTO registration number
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience drafting and prosecuting software-related patent applications – experience with patents in the gaming industry is a plus
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Outstanding judgment
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects