Senior Patent Counsel

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Unified Patents

πŸ“Remote - United States

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Summary

Join Unified Patents' growing legal department as an experienced, registered patent attorney. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in patent office proceedings, including ex parte reexaminations, post-grant petitions, and other administrative matters. A strong technical background is essential, with experience in areas like video codecs or cryptography being a plus. The position involves managing patent office proceedings, drafting legal documents, and supporting senior attorneys. While preference is given to candidates in the Washington, DC area, remote work is possible. Competitive benefits are offered, including generous vacation time, health insurance, profit-sharing, and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

  • 5 years of PTAB (drafting petitions, filing, litigating, deposition) or relevant reexamination experience
  • State Bar and Patent Registration Examination passage
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Managing patent office proceedings internally
  • Drafting, filing, and litigating patent office proceedings, e.g., ex parte reexaminations
  • Handling calls with decision makers
  • Drafting motions and briefs
  • Supporting senior attorneys with management of ongoing matters
  • Support docketing, e-filing, deposit account, budgeting, and other IP functions
  • Editing work product of colleagues, outside counsel
  • Amicus curiae drafting and support; comment drafting and support
  • Contract, licensing, and other legal support services
  • Legal writing, support, and other various legal duties

Preferred Qualifications

  • Patent Office examination experience
  • Algorithmic, codec, and other code-based subject matter experience
  • Semiconductor, analog and integrated circuit, and fabrication experience
  • Appellate and/or clerking experience
  • EE or CS undergraduate degree
  • Graduate Technical (MS, MA, or PhD) degree
  • Willing to work from DC preferred

Benefits

  • Aggressive, competitive benefits, with generous vacation and paid-for health insurance and profit-sharing
  • Freedom to work from home when appropriate
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Financial support for bar associations and continuing legal education

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