Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join their team. This role is ideal for an attorney with 2-5 years of experience in intellectual property law, offering opportunities to engage in a variety of challenging and dynamic tasks related to trademark preparation, IP litigation, and licensing. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong research and writing abilities, exceptional project management skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute trademarks, including handling inter partes actions.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide litigation support for IP-related cases.
• Manage IP licensing agreements and negotiations.
• Develop and implement strategies for IP protection and enforcement.
• Collaborate with clients to address and resolve complex IP issues.
• Assist with the creation of IP-related legal documents and filings.
• Support internal and external relationship-building efforts.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and humility.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and work on teams.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to high-quality legal practice.
• Capability to develop creative solutions to complex legal problems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Effective internal and external relationship-building skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania (or willingness to become licensed).

Skills:

• Expertise in trademark preparation and prosecution.
• Proficiency in IP due diligence and licensing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Effective team player with a collaborative approach.

This full-service law firm provides a full range of legal services to clients to achieve their business objectives. Its major practice areas include antitrust and consumer protection law, banking and finance law, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, business growth and operation, mergers and acquisitions, financial institutions, and real estate law. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the firm has multiple offices in major United States locations including Chicago, Illinois, and Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.