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Patent Associate Attorney Position

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Widerman Malek, PL located in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Patent Agent/Jr. Patent Associate Attorney to join their global wide practice. Principal responsibilities include drafting patent applications, responding to office actions, managing IP portfolios, as well as litigation support involving IP rights.

The successful candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering from an accredited university and admission to practice before the USPTO or be eligible to take the exam. For the Associate Attorney position, the successful candidate will also have a J.D. from an accredited university and admission to the Florida Bar or be on track to obtain it. Additionally, the preferred candidate will have 2-3 years of general patent preparation and procedures. Experience using computer-assisted patent drafting tools is preferred.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, 401(k) and more.

Widerman Malek, PL is a national law firm built on the values of family and community. These connections are not only central to who we are – they are the foundation of how we practice law.

Please provide a resume with a cover letter, references, and salary expectations for consideration to resume@uslegalteam.com and reference “Patent Attorney Position” in the subject line.

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