Intellectual Property Associate | Atlanta, GA

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Company: Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP

Location: Atlanta, GA 30349

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Intellectual Property Associate | Atlanta, GA | #3345

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking an Associate with 3-4 years of law firm experience to work with the Intellectual Property practice group in the Atlanta or San Diego office locations. We are looking to add a team member with a strong background in patent prosecution and drafting patent applications.

We cultivate exceptional attorneys across all levels by providing them with the experiences and resources needed to build successful careers! The individual will join a sophisticated practice that counsels clients in a variety of industries related to intellectual property matters. The position will include a mixture of patent application drafting, patent prosecution, and litigation/IPR work, as well as some IP counseling, diligence, and transaction work. Additionally, the attorney will have extensive interaction with a variety of clients including universities, start-ups, and other companies, to help protect their innovations.

We are seeking candidates who possess:

  • Three to four years of experience in patent prosecution, including drafting original U.S. and PCT patent applications and responding to office actions.
  • A bachelor or masters degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • U.S. Patent Bar registration.
  • Experience working with patent firms outside the U.S. to prosecute patents globally.
  • Skills and knowledge related to patent litigation and/or Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings in the USPTO.
  • Strong academic records, developed analytical skills, and impressive communication abilities.
  • Availability for a hybrid position that requires in-office presence three days per week.
  • A detail-oriented approach, the ability to assume immediate responsibility for matters in an active practice, and confidence.

Eversheds Sutherland hires attorneys who will contribute to our culture and reputation for excellence in every respect. Our dedication to unparalleled client service means that we are looking for talented candidates who will grow and thrive with our firm. We recruit individuals with impressive credentials and work experience, focusing on people who reflect some of the firm's core values of being approachable, self-motivated, and collaborative! We provide our Associates with:

  • Early and frequent client interaction.
  • Interesting and forward-looking work.
  • A voice in the firm's growth and progress through committee involvement, leadership meetings, and Associate leadership roles.
  • A commitment to DEI programs that identify ways to create and maintain a culture that reflects our values when it comes to inclusion, representation, and opportunity. We appreciate the significant role diverse perspectives play in our service to clients and our development.
  • Significant practical training, informal training, and formal training programs.
  • An approachable and supportive culture. Eversheds Sutherland is guided by our five core values of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, creativity and professionalism in all that we do as a firm.
  • Resources and support to build your career and practice.
  • Extensive pro bono and sustainability initiatives.
  • Thorough benefits options and helpful wellness programs.

We appreciate that the intellectual curiosity of our attorneys is consistently high, and we seek candidates whose personal qualities, skills, and interests will enhance and enrich the firm. We invite any qualified candidate, who would like to become a valued contributor to a talented team of attorneys, to "Apply Now" below.

Please note that we are not accepting submissions from search firms for this position at this time.

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