Patent Attorney with Electrical Engineering Background

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a patent attorney in Grand Rapids, MI, with a background in electrical engineering. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of legal experience and be registered with the PTO and a state bar.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Advise clients on intellectual property strategy.
• Collaborate with inventors and technical experts.
• Manage patent portfolios.

Requirements

• Registered with the PTO and a state bar.
• Minimum of two years of legal experience.
• Experience in patent prosecution and analysis.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Certifications

• Registered Patent Attorney.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This firm was started over 60 years ago in West Michigan as an intellectual property law firm. They have since grown internationally. They focus on patents, litigation, trademarks, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, antitrust law, intellectual property licensing agreements, computer law, international law, and interference/derivation practice.