Patent Prosecutor - Any Parsons Office

Parsons Behle & Latimer is seeking a patent prosecutor to join Parsons in any city where Parsons has an office. Parsons is a regional law firm headquartered in Salt Lake City that has national expertise in numerous practice areas. The firm is at the forefront of the legal communities in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and the Intermountain Region. The candidate must have a book of business in the range of $300K+ and the ideal candidate may be looking to ease their workload by relying on Parsons’ expert patent team. Parsons offers a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and access to an employee assistance program and wealth management advisors. The competitive benefits package also includes profit-sharing once eligible Responsibilities: Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and foreign patent offices Collaborate with inventors, scientists, and engineers to understand technical innovations Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic guidance on IP matters Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and infringement analyses Stay updated with changes in patent law and IP strategies Qualifications: Admission to practice before the USPTO Ability to perform complex work with accuracy and timeliness Ability to multi-task and prioritize 10+ years of experience in patent prosecution; we will consider candidates with 5+ years of experience depending on their book of business Book of business large enough to keep candidate (and possibly others) busy Strong problem solving, strategic and analytical capability Highly motivated, goal-oriented person who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Good judgment and adherence to high ethical standards Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school Admitted to practice in the selected state or ability to be admitted by motion in that state Parsons actively recruits to obtain an applicant pool of candidates from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Susie Headlee at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Parsons Behle & Latimer