Patent Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Patent Attorney for their office in Des Moines, IA. The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day tasks associated with patent law, including filing and prosecuting patents, rendering patentability and clearance opinions, drafting patent applications, performing due diligence, and other related legal services.

Job Overview: The Patent Attorney will play a crucial role in providing legal services related to patent law, offering expert guidance on patent preparation, patent applications, patentability assessment, and due diligence. This position requires a high level of expertise in patent law and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with clients and colleagues. The attorney will be expected to handle various aspects of patent law, and their contributions will significantly impact the firm's intellectual property practice.

Duties:

• Filing and prosecuting patents on behalf of clients
• Rendering patentability and clearance opinions
• Drafting patent applications
• Conducting due diligence assessments for clients
• Offering legal services related to intellectual property litigation (experience in this area is a plus)

Requirements:

• Admission to a State Bar
• Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution is preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to a State Bar
• Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Skills:

• Expertise in Patent Law
• Proficiency in Patent Preparation and Patent Applications
• Experience in patentability and due diligence assessment
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Patent Attorney to join a reputable law firm and contribute to the firm's intellectual property practice. The ideal candidate should possess the necessary qualifications, skills, and experience to excel in the field of patent law and provide valuable legal services to clients.

Established about 95 years ago, this prestigious law practice has three offices in Iowa and is comprised of a significantly large team of highly proficient attorneys. Some of the firm's main areas of practice are governmental affairs, intellectual property law, litigation, and labor & employment law. The firm has been acknowledged as a top law practice by several major industry publications.