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 our team in Indianapolis, IN. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, with exposure to electrical engineering and material science, particularly in hand tools, power tools, battery technology, and electronics.

Job Duties:

• Conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Providing intellectual property counseling to clients on patent strategy and portfolio management.
• Conducting due diligence and drafting opinions relating to intellectual property matters.
• Handling intellectual property litigation matters, including patent infringement litigation.
• Assisting in licensing negotiations and agreements.
• Conducting intellectual property audits and assessments.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar of Indiana (or ability to waive in).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing intellectual property law, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation.
• Technical background in mechanical engineering; familiarity with electrical engineering and material science preferred.
• Experience with patent searches, drafting patent applications, and client counseling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certifications (preferred):

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Proficiency in conducting patent searches using patent databases and other resources.
• Ability to draft clear and concise patent applications and legal documents.
• Strong understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate with attorneys and staff across different practice areas.

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.