Intellectual Property Associate with Software and AI Focus

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join their Florham Park, New Jersey office. This role involves working on innovative technologies at the intersection of software, artificial intelligence, and emerging industries, advising a diverse range of clients from startups to global companies.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in software, AI, and data-driven technologies.
• Prepare and respond to Office Actions and conduct examiner interviews to advance prosecution strategy.
• Perform prior art searches, patentability analyses, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Assist in developing patent portfolio strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Draft claim charts and support invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and in-house counsel to identify and protect innovations.
• Stay current on developments in software, AI, and emerging technologies impacting IP strategy.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in patent prosecution within a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience with software-based inventions, including user interfaces, algorithms, or platform technologies.
• Exposure to industries such as healthcare technologies, fintech, or other innovation-driven sectors preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or a related field.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey bar required; New York bar preferred.
• USPTO registration required.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Health insurance with an optional HSA.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306