Patent Law

The law firm of Dorsey & Whitney is seeking an associate to join the Patent department of our Seattle office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent projects, including patent prosecution, IP litigation, licensing, and IP due diligence. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Qualified candidates will have one to six years of patent experience. Strongly preferred candidates will be admitted before the USPTO and have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; we will also consider candidates with a B.S. in Physics, a B.S. in Engineering with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or a B.S. degree in Engineering with relevant Mechanical Engineering work experience. Please note that we are not seeking candidates with a B.S. degree in Biology or Chemistry. Strong academic performance (top third of class) and excellent writing skills are required.

Contact:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a patent prosecution writing sample to Connie McEachern, Legal Recruiting Administrator, at mceachern.connie@dorsey.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington