Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP seeks an Associate Attorney for its Irvine, CA office. Duties include: assist in procurement of patents in the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), prepare and prosecute domestic patent applications in a wide range of technologies, prepare responses to U.S. Office Actions from the USPTO, analysis of inventive technology for procurement of patents worldwide, prepare international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and national phase patent applications, prepare recommendations for responses to foreign office Actions/Examination Reports from foreign Patent Offices, manage domestic and international intellectual property portfolios for various clients, conduct prior art searches, prepare legal analysis for technology related intellectual property, prepare legal pleadings and papers for intellectual property and related matters. Position requires a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bioscience, Mechanics, or similar technical background; three years of experience in the Practice of Patent Law; a License to practice law in California; and have passed the Patent Bar Exam. Travel to trial and client meetings in CA and Western U.S. two to four times per year and internationally one time per year. Wage range is $195,000 to $215,000 annually. Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP’s was again named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list, with the Patent Law group receiving a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking. We offer new and exciting opportunities for mid-level associates and Procopio attorneys and practice groups are routinely named atop various legal rankings lists, including Chambers and Partners®, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®. Earlier this year Procopio was again certified by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for actively advancing attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ and lawyers with disabilities to leadership roles. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion are an important part of our culture. If you are looking for somewhere to grow your career with purpose & passion, please apply today. Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Please note, this position is not currently open for Search Firm submissions. Direct applicants only, please.