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Unified Patents ยท 4 months ago

Senior Patent Counsel

positionWashington, DC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Unified Patents is expanding its legal department and is looking for a Senior Patent Counsel with significant experience in patent law. The role involves managing patent office proceedings, drafting and litigating documents, and providing legal support across various IP functions.

Information TechnologyIntellectual PropertyLegalLegal Tech

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

Qualification

Patent law experienceTechnical backgroundPatent registrationLegal writingTeam collaborationEditing skillsDocketing supportContract supportCommunication

Required

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

Preferred

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
Generous vacation
Paid-for health insurance
Profit-sharing
Freedom to work from home when appropriate
Maternity and paternity leave
Financial support for bar associations
Continuing legal education

Company

Unified Patents

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Unified employs a multi-faceted solution to deter abusive patent assertions.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://unifiedpatents.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
WestView Capital Partners
2019-12-23Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shawn Ambwani
Co-Founder / COO / SVP Legal
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