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Collier Legal Is Seeking a Patent Attorney to Join the Firm on A Contract or Part-Time Basis, with Potential for Full-Time Employment as The Firm Continues to Grow. the Position Will Focus Primarily on Life Science and Software Patent Prosecution, Including Patent Application Drafting, Prosecution, Patentability Searches, and Patentability Analyses.

The Ideal Candidate Is an Experienced Patent Attorney Who Can Work Independently, Communicate Directly with Clients, and Handle Matters Across a Range of Technologies. Experience with Patent-Related Transactional Work Is Preferred but Not Required.

About Collier Legal
Collier Legal Is a Growing Intellectual Property Law Firm Focused on Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, Ptab and Ttab Matters, and Ip Transactions. the Firm Works with Clients Ranging from Startups and Emerging Companies to Established Businesses and Individual Inventors.

The Firm's Patent Practice Includes Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Software, and Other Technical Subject Matters.

Position Overview:
This Position Will Primarily Involve Patent Prosecution and Patentability Work, Including:

Drafting U.S. and International Patent Applications
Preparing Responses to Uspto Office Actions
Conducting Patentability and Prior-Art Searches
Analyzing Prior Art and Preparing Patentability Assessments
Communicating Patentability Findings and Prosecution Strategies to Clients
Managing Prosecution Matters and Communicating with The Uspto
Working with Inventors and Clients to Understand Technical Subject Matter and Develop Patent Claims
Assisting with Ip Transactions and Other Ip Matters as Appropriate

The Position Is Expected to Begin at Approximately 20 Hours per Week, with Additional Hours and Potential Full-Time Work Becoming Available as The Firm Continues to Grow.

The Selected Candidate Will Be Client-Facing and Will Be Listed on The Firm's Website with Their Name and Photograph.

Because Collier Legal Emphasizes Accessibility and Responsiveness to Clients, the Ideal Candidate Will Be Comfortable Communicating with Clients and The Firm Outside Traditional Business Hours when Reasonably Necessary.

Qualifications:
Required:

Active Uspto Registration
At Least 3 Years of Substantial Patent Prosecution Experience
Experience Drafting Patent Applications
Experience Preparing and Prosecuting Responses to Uspto Office Actions
Ability to Conduct and Analyze Patentability Searches
Strong Understanding of U.S. Patent Law and Patent Prosecution
Ability to Work Independently and Manage Assigned Matters
Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Ability and Willingness to Communicate Directly with Clients
Strong Attention to Detail and Work Product Quality

Preferred:

Experience Prosecuting Life Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or Related Patent Applications
Experience Prosecuting Software or Computer-Implemented Inventions
Experience Independently Performing Patentability Searches and Preparing Written Patentability Analyses
Experience with Ip Licensing, Assignments, or Other Ip Transactional Matters
Trademark Prosecution Experience
Experience Working with Startups or Emerging Companies

Candidates Should Be Comfortable Working Across Different Technical Subject Matters and Willing to Learn Technologies Outside Their Primary Area of Experience.

Compensation:
$75-$90 per Hour, Depending on Experience and Qualifications.

The Position Is Remote.