Intellectual Property Attorney

Job Overview: A leading intellectual property law firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney to join its Chemical & Life Sciences practice group. This role is ideal for a candidate with 1-5 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patents, specifically within the chemistry or chemical engineering fields. The position offers an opportunity to work alongside some of the best professionals in the IP field while contributing to a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Location:

• Atlanta, GA

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patents in the chemistry and chemical engineering areas.
• Manage IP portfolio for clients, providing legal guidance on patent strategies and protection.
• Draft patent applications, responses to office actions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct patentability, validity, and infringement analysis.
• Collaborate with clients, inventors, and internal teams on IP matters.
• Stay updated on industry trends and legal developments related to IP and patent law.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in intellectual property law, specifically in patent prosecution.
• Background in chemistry or chemical engineering (undergraduate degree required).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client interaction abilities.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Certifications:

• Admittance to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred but not mandatory.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent law and prosecution procedures.
• Strong technical background in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target) with a discretionary merit bonus based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Parenting leave
  • Ten firm holidays annually
• Focus on work/life balance and professional development.

An exclusively intellectual property law firm, this firm comprises one of the large number of IP attorneys practicing in one firm in the country. The firm handles both prosecution and trial & litigation matters related to intellectual property. The firm has office in several cities around the country. Almost all the lawyers have a technical degree, some with advanced degrees, and they received their JDs from both regional and national law schools. Its lawyers truly enjoy working with each other, compensation is top of the market, and the lawyers' annual billable hours are quite reasonable.