Associate - intellectual property - united kingdom, united kingdom

associate - intellectual property bryan cave leighton paisner, a top am law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified junior to midlevel associate (two to five years of experience) to join its nationally recognized intellectual property practice in the st. louis, phoenix, or kansas city office. the position offers the chance for significant responsibility and participation in all phases of intellectual property and patent prosecution. if you are the ideal candidate, you will have experience in the following areas: • bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, and/or a life science (with working knowledge of computer software, including artificial intelligence). • experience preparing and prosecuting u.s. patent applications. • experience with global patent portfolio management and foreign prosecution matters is desirable. • the ideal candidate will have experience working with inventors to identify patenting strategies, and building and maintaining patent portfolios tailored to suit client needs. • experience with freedom-to-operate analysis and opinions, infringement assessment, and exposure to patent litigation matters is desired. technology licensing experience is welcome. • excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements. • other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. bryan cave leighton paisner is a global law firm with 30 offices in north america, europe, asia and the middle east, and a platform of over 1,400 lawyers, placing it among the largest in the world. the firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active intellectual property practices in the world. bclp offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. we also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid parental leave, paid time off (pto), and paid holidays. learn more about our offices. at bryan cave leighton paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. we aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. in order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. mansfield certified plus firm for 2021 signee to the united nations' global lgbtq standard of conduct for business named by stonewall as a "top global employer 2020" received the women in law empowerment forum "wilef" gold standard certification for 2020 qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. you will be asked to upload your resume and cover letter in pdf format.

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