Intellectual Property Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a qualified patent attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice group in Des Moines. The candidate should have at least two years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution, with additional experience in copyrights and trademark registration being advantageous.

Duties

• Conduct patentability analyses.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications.
• Engage in licensing and transactional work.
• Advise clients on copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Collaborate with attorneys on IP litigation and transactional matters.

Requirements

• Registered with the federal patent bar.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to practice in multiple technical areas.
• Strong interpersonal and client relation skills.
• Interest in working in Des Moines, Iowa.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Registered with the federal patent bar.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and client relation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment.

This Iowa based firm was founded over 60 years ago. Their legal practice concentrates on all facets of business law. They employ a sizable team of very skilled attorneys. Administrative law, bankruptcy-corporate restructuring, employment-labor law and international business transactions are a number of their areas of practice. Practice industries represented are wide-ranging such as construction, healthcare providers and renewable fuels. The firm supports diversity in the labor force.