Overview
An experienced Adjunct Attorney is sought to support a patent prosecution practice on a flexible, per-project basis. This role involves managing a variety of U.S. and international patent matters, including application drafting, prosecution, and post-filing strategy.
Responsibilities
- Draft and file U.S. patent applications, including provisional, non-provisional, continuations, CIPs, and PCT applications
- Convert provisional applications into non-provisional filings
- Respond to Office Actions and conduct examiner interviews
- Prepare pre-appeal briefs, appeal briefs, and reply briefs
- Handle PCT prosecution tasks, including Article 19 and Article 34 amendments (Chapter II responses)
- Coordinate with and instruct foreign counsel on Office Action responses
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in the state of the corresponding office
- Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Demonstrated experience in patent prosecution
- Strong technical background in fields such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
Practice Area
Application Deadline