Associate Patent Attorney Job at Staffing Ninja, Nashville, TN

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  • Staffing Ninja
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Title: Patent Associate

Location: Nashville, TN

Pay Range: $100,000 – $125,000 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

Client’s Nashville office is seeking a talented and motivated Patent Associate Attorney to join our expanding Intellectual Property practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science to grow within a dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused legal environment.

Experience Level:

  • Up to 4 years of experience in patent law
  • USPTO registration strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with U.S. and international patent prosecution matters
  • Draft patent applications and respond to USPTO office actions
  • Review invention disclosures and conduct detailed discussions with inventors to understand technical innovations
  • Collaborate with third-party vendors to prepare formal drawings and figures for patent filings
  • Conduct patentability searches and literature reviews to assess the novelty and scope of inventions
  • Draft patentability opinions and written assessments for clients
  • Manage patent application dockets, including IDS, inventor declarations, ADS, and assignments
  • Prepare persuasive office action responses and appellate briefs for USPTO submissions
  • Support intellectual property due diligence in M&A transactions

Qualifications:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • Registered to practice before the USPTO (preferred, not required)
  • Must be licensed to practice in Tennessee , or eligible to obtain licensure promptly
  • Strong academic record and demonstrated excellence in legal writing and analysis
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-driven, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about patent law and innovation

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