Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to undertake various responsibilities, including patent preparation and prosecution in chemical and mechanical arts, design patent preparation and prosecution, trademark preparation and prosecution (including inter partes actions), IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, IP litigation support, and IP licensing. The ideal candidate should possess strong research and writing skills, along with exceptional project management abilities.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution in chemical and mechanical arts.
• Handle design patent preparation and prosecution.
• Manage trademark preparation and prosecution, including inter partes actions.
• Perform IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide support for IP litigation matters.
• Assist in IP licensing negotiations and agreements.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Exceptional project management abilities.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Comprehensive understanding of trademark law and procedures.
• Ability to conduct IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong project management abilities.

Community involvement and exceptional client service are the order of the day for that Ohio-based midsized full service national firm and the DC office is no different. The branch in the nation's capital offers a stellar litigation department and handles business and tax issues as well. If you'd like to work in a beautiful building and receive dedicated training and competitive salaries with the option of intra-firm transfers, then you should definitely give this firm a hard look.