Patent Law

Microsoft has the following opportunity in Redmond, WA and in Washington, DC.

Make a difference as an Attorney in the Microsoft Patent Group as Microsoft builds an in-house team for preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Use your depth of experience in patent preparation and prosecution to craft a relevant and valuable patent portfolio for Microsoft.  Interact with the US  Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) to further develop Microsoft?s image as being on the forefront on patent issues.  Enjoy a stimulating, fast-paced environment and make an impact on Microsoft?s future as one of the earlier in-house attorneys in this new practice.

• Work closely with in-house Division Patent Attorneys for relevant business divisions to understand business and technical objectives and to assist in the development of a patent strategy.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications, working closely with engineers and others to obtain appropriate scope of protection.
• Work with other team members to define and build internal processes.

Qualifications: J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, BS or MS in CS or EE, excellent academic credentials, USPTO admission, At least 5-7 years of law practice experience in patent preparation and prosecution required, international experience a plus. Opinion work (invalidity/non-infringement), licensing, litigation and/or advanced technical degree a plus. Significant computer industry experience, technical and legal, is highly desirable. Law firm background preferred.

Please submit your resume in Word format to lawjobs@microsoft.com. Please indicate "Patent Attorney" in the subject line.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Redmond, WA and Washington, DC