Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in intellectual property law is seeking a motivated and experienced Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join its Cleveland, OH office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and additional experience in electrical engineering and material science, particularly with hand tools, power tools, battery technology, and electronics.

Duties:

• Conducting patentability and clearance searches.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Providing counsel on intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and copyright law.
• Assisting with IP litigation and dispute resolution.
• Conducting due diligence for corporate transactions involving intellectual property.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Ohio State Bar is in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing intellectual property law, preferably with a focus on mechanical engineering.
• Experience in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Ohio.

Skills:

• Proficiency in conducting patent searches and drafting patent applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with intellectual property databases and software.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or material science.
• Prior experience with patent portfolio management.
• Experience in client counseling and providing strategic advice on intellectual property matters.

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.