Mid-Senior Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

A law firm in Chicago is seeking a talented Mid-Senior Intellectual Property Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent prosecution, managing patent portfolios, conducting freedom-to-operate opinions, due diligence analysis, and landscape analysis. This role requires a high level of expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients.

Job Duties:

• Manage patent prosecution matters, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conduct strategic management of patent portfolios for clients.
• Prepare freedom-to-operate opinions and advise clients on patentability and infringement issues.
• Conduct due diligence analysis for intellectual property transactions.
• Perform landscape analysis and competitive intelligence gathering.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop and execute IP strategies.
• Provide counsel on trademark and copyright matters as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Sciences, or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution and intellectual property law.
• Strong academic credentials and a record of professional achievement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for intellectual property law and a commitment to career advancement.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Knowledge of patent law, including USPTO procedures and regulations.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analysis effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Client-focused approach with a dedication to delivering high-quality legal services.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.