Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in intellectual property law is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join their team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in mechanical engineering, complemented by exposure to electrical engineering and material science.

Duties:

• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications, particularly in mechanical engineering, such as hand tools, power tools, battery technology, and electronics.
• Manage patent portfolios and advise clients on patent strategy and enforcement.
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Assist in intellectual property litigation matters, including infringement analysis and drafting pleadings.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar in Illinois (preferably) or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing intellectual property law, focusing on patent prosecution and counseling.
• Technical background or significant experience in mechanical engineering; exposure to electrical engineering and material science is a plus.

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.